CLA-2-61:S:N:N5: 359P 889511
Ms. Kimberly Kotchka
The Leslie Fay Companies, Inc.
1400 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from China.
Dear Ms. Kotchka:
In your letter dated August 19, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a woman's crochet garment that is worn
as a
pullover style sweater. The sweater is constructed from 55% ramie, 45%
cotton, crochet fabric. You state in your letter that this garment will be
imported by the Outlander division of the Leslie Fay Companies and that the
style numbers will be #0598 (missy size) and #2598 (large size). The
sweater features a round neckline and long sleeves.
The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.0042,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
women's sweaters, crocheted: of other textile materials. The rate of duty
will be 6% ad valorem.
The sweater falls within textile category designation 845. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to
visa requirements and quota restraints.
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