CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 850434
Mr. Steven W. Baker
Bellsey and Baker
100 California Street
Suite 670
San Francisco, CA 94111
RE: The tariff classification of men's and boys' pullovers from
the People's Republic of China, Macau, Taiwan, and/or Hong
Kong.
Dear Mr. Baker:
In your letter dated March 8, 1990, which was submitted to
our laboratory on April 4, 1990, and returned on May 2, 1990, you
requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of C & C Traders
Inc.
Style KM1269 is a man's pullover garment which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, heavy weight,
jersey fabric containing an all over screen print design. The
garment features a loose fitting, stand up, self-fabric neckband;
short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom.
Style KM1295 is a man's pullover garment which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, heavy weight,
jersey fabric containing an all over screen print design. The
garment features a self-fabric, mock turtleneck; short, hemmed
sleeves; a hemmed bottom; and a patch pocket on the left chest. A
diamond shaped, embroidered applique has been sewn on the pocket
front.
Style KM1291 is a man's pullover garment which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, heavy weight,
jersey fabric containing an all over screen print design. The
garment features a crew neckline with a self-fabric band; short,
hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom with side slits and a tail. A
diamond shaped, screen printed applique has been sewn to the
lower left front panel near the hem.
Style KB2291 is a boys' pullover garment which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, heavy weight,
jersey fabric containing an all over screen print design. The
garment features a loose fitting, stand up, self-fabric neckband;
short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom. A diamond shaped,
screen printed applique has been sewn on the left chest.
As requested, your samples will be returned.
You have indicated in your correspondence that you believe
the garments are similar to T-shirts. We do not agree. The heavy
weight fabric and the various neck treatments are not indicative of
garments which are similar to T-shirts. The applicable subheading
for Styles KM1269, KM1295, KM1291, and KB2291 will be
6110.20.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,
(HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
cotton: other: other: other: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be
20.7 percent ad valorem.
The garments fall within textile category designation 338.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the
People's Republic of China, Macau, and Taiwan are subject to a
visa requirement and quota restraints. Products of Hong Kong are
subject to visa requirements.
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. Since part categories
are the result of international bilateral agreements which are sub-
ject 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have already been filed, this ruling should be brought to
the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport