CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 D83319
Ms. Angela Notaro
Polo Jeans Co.
115 Fifth Ave., 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Angela Notaro:
In your letter dated October 8, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number wsw-7963, is a woman's
sleeveless sweater that is constructed from 100% cotton, knit
fabric. The outer surface of the sweater measures less than 9
stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The
sweater features a ribbed mock collar, ribbed armholes, 2 side
slits and a ribbed bottom edge.
Your sample is being returned.
The applicable subheading for the sweater will be
6110.20.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of cotton:
other. The duty rate will be 19% ad valorem.
The sweater falls within textile category designation 345.
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 Section
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. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mike Crowley at 212-466-5852.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division