CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 C88702
Mr. Arthur W. Bodek
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
Counselors At Law
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway, 43rd Floor
New York, New York 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater-like cardigan
from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Bodek:
In your letter dated June 17, 1998, on behalf of your
client, Liz Claiborne, Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 60850198, is a woman's sweater-like cardigan constructed from 51% wool, 49% acrylic knitted
fabric. The fabric has more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters
measured in the horizontal direction. The garment features a
rolled shirt collar with small lapels, a full frontal opening
secured by four buttons, long sleeves, patch pockets below the
waist and a straight bottom.
Your sample will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullover...knitted or
crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: other: other: women's or
girls'. The rate of duty will be 16.6% ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 438.
As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to a visa
requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile
trade agreements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter or the control number indicated
above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the
time this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Irene Jankov
Port Director
Los Angeles-Long Beach