CLA-2-61-NO:TC:I06 C88436
Ms. Amy Sperber
Delia's
435 Hudson Street
New York, New York 10014
RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit cardigan from
China
Dear Ms. Sperber:
In your letter dated May 29, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style # 05076, is a women's cardigan
composed of 100% wool finely knit fabric. The cardigan features
a full frontal opening with a seven button closure; a rounded
neckline; long sleeves with rib knit ends; embroidery; and a rib
knit bottom. Your sample is returned herewith.
The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be
6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted:
of wool or fine animal hair: other: other: women's or girls'.
The rate of duty will be 16.6 percent ad valorem.
Style # 05076 falls within textile category designation 438.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
China 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