CLA-2-61:S:N5:358 887485
Ms. Holly Brown
Nordstrom, Inc.
1321 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
RE: The tariff classification of knit jumpers from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Brown:
In your letter dated June 17, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples, Styles LG817 and BG817, are girls' 80%
cotton, 20% polyester knit jumpers. Both jumpers have scooped
necks, oversized
armholes, full frontal openings with eight button closures, shirred waists,
and full hemmed skirts.
In a telephone conversation with you on June 24, 1993, you stated that
Style LG817 will be imported in sizes 4-6X, and Style BG817 will be
imported in sizes 8-14 and pre-teen, size XL. We are sorry that we will
not be able to provide you with a binding ruling for the pre-teen jumper,
size XL. We do suggest, however, that you submit a sample of the pre-teen
size to U.S. Customs, requesting a binding ruling.
You state in your letter that the jumpers will be imported for your
fall program.
We are returning your samples as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the jumpers, Styles LG817 and BG817,
will be 6114.20.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton,
jumpers. The rate of duty will be 11.5% ad valorem.
The jumpers fall within textile category designation 359. Based upon
textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are presently 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