CLA-2-:RR:NC:N3:359 G87628
Ms. Stacy L. Weinberg
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt
245 Park Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10167-3397
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's coat and cardigan from Hong Kong and Great Britain
Dear Ms. Weinberg:
In your letter dated February 21, 2001, you requested a ruling on behalf of Bernard Chaus, Inc. , Secaucus, New Jersey, on tariff classification. Your samples are being returned as requested.
You submitted two samples. Style 50419 is a woman’s coat that is constructed from 100% wool rib knit fabric. The coat extends from the shoulders to below the knees and features the following: a V-neckline; long sleeves; a full front opening with no means of closure; two belt loops and a self-fabric tie belt.
Style 10603 is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 50% viscose, 50% acrylic, rib knit fabric. The outer surface of the cardigan measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a V-neckline; long sleeves; a full front opening with a self-fabric tie belt and 2 belt loops.
The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6102.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s overcoats…and similar articles, knitted, other than those of heading 6104: of wool or fine animal hair. The general rate of duty will be 59.6 cents/kg. + 17.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.30.3055, HTS, which provides for women’s sweaters…and similar articles, knitted: of manmade fibers: other. The general rate of duty will be 32.7 percent ad valorem.
The coat falls within textile category designation 435. The cardigan falls in category 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are currently subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Products of Great Britain are not subject to quota restraints nor the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at 212-637-7077.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division