CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:359 A89313
Mr. Herminio Macaraig
Shenanigans Knits
1350 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from China.
Dear Mr. Macaraig:
In your letter dated November 1, 1996 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
Style number SH67100 is a woman's sweater constructed from 55% ramie, 45%
cotton, knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures less than 9
stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The sweater features a
round neckline and short sleeves. The neck, sleeves and the bottom of the
garment are finished with decorative crocheted stitching. The front panel is
decorated with beadwork and embroidery.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.9042, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters,
knitted: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate 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 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 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 Mike Crowley at 212-466-5852.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division