CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 817404
Ms. Holly Brown
Nordstrom, Inc.
A/P, Import Office
P.O. Box 870
Seattle, WA 98111-0870
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Brown:
In your letter dated December 20, 1995, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as
requested.
Style number 11040E is a woman's cardigan constructed from
100% cotton, allover, 3X2 ribbed fabric. The outer surface of
the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters
horizontally, but less than 10 stitches per linear centimeter in
the horizontal and vertical direction. The cardigan features a
pointed collar; short sleeves; and a full front opening with a
zipper closure.
The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be
6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters....and similar
articles, knitted: of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 19.9%
ad valorem.
The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints 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,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division