CLA-2-61:NO:TC:I06 D81770
Ms. Rebecca Cheung
Ann Taylor Global Sourcing, Incorporated
142 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019
RE: The tariff classification of two women's knit sweaters from
Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Cheung:
In your letter dated August 26, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples, Style #s 27-12699 and 27-12734, are
women's sweaters composed of knit fabric constructed with nine or
fewer stitches per two centimeters measured in the direction the
stitches were formed or where due to their construction, the
stitches on the outer surface cannot be counted in the direction
the stitches were formed. Both styles feature a scoop neckline;
long sleeves and a straight bottom. Style # 27-12699 is composed
of 100% polyester fabric. Style # 27-12734 is composed of 88%
rayon 12% nylon openwork fabric. Per your request, your samples
are returned herewith.
The applicable subheading for the sweaters will be
6110.30.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: sweaters: women's.
The rate of duty will be 33.3 percent ad valorem.
The sweaters fall within textile category designation 646.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Allen H. Paterson
Port Director
New Orleans, Louisiana