CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 G87603
Ms. Bettina Csekme
Spiegel Imports
3500 Lacey Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
RE: The tariff classification of a shawl from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Csekme:
In your letter dated February 19, 2001 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested.
The submitted sample, style 38-5817s, cat #38-1181 is a women’s shawl composed of knit 38% acrylic, 35% wool and 27% polyester fabric. The item has a full front opening without a closure and has no arm opening.
The applicable subheading for the shawl, style 38-5817s, cat #38-1181 will be 6117.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Of man-made fibers, containing 23 percent of more by weight of wool or fine animal hair.” The duty rate will be 11.5% ad valorem.
Style 38-5817s, cat #38-1181 falls within textile category designation 459. 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 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division