CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 B82529
Mr. Chris Dominguez
BDP International Inc.
1415 E. Grand Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245
RE: The tariff classification of a sweatshirt from the People's
Republic of China.
Dear Mr. Dominguez:
In your letter dated February 24, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Greenfield
International. As requested, your sample will be returned.
Style CHG-04 is a sweatshirt constructed from 80 percent
cotton, 20 percent polyester, finely knit fabric which is napped
on the inside surface. The garment features a rib knit crew
neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit
waistband. You have stated that the garment is made to men's
specifications and will be imported in sizes S, M, L, XL, and
XXL.
The applicable subheading for Style CHG-04 will be
6110.20.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,
(HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
cotton: other: other: sweatshirts: men's or boys'. The duty rate
will be 19.4 percent ad valorem.
Styles CHG-04 falls within textile category designation 338.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
the People's Republic of China are subject to a visa requirement
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 International 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated
above should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-466-5877.
Sincerely,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles and Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division