CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:359 883425
Mr. Patrick K. McCooey
Mitsubishi International Corporation
520 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment
from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. McCooey:
In your letter dated February 26, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style 23725 is a woman's loose fitting
pullover which extends to the mid-thigh area. It is manufactured
from a knit fabric composed of 100 percent cotton. The outer
surface of the fabric is constructed with more than 9 stitches per
2 centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The garment
features a partial front opening with hemmed cuffs and a hemmed
bottom.
Examination of the garment itself in addition to the lack of
advertising material indicates that the garment is not designed,
manufactured, advertised and sold as sleepwear.
The presence of pockets below the waist precludes
classification as a shirt.
The sample will be returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the submitted sample will be
6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers,...knitted...,of
cotton, other,...women's. The rate of duty will be 20.7 percent ad
valorem.
Style 23725 falls within textile category designation 339.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, 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 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport