CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20
Mr. William F. Sullivan
Brokerage Compliance Manager
MSAS Customs Logistics, Inc.
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a women's cardigan sweater
to be manufactured in Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letter dated March 3, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Newport News, Inc., of New
York, New York.
The submitted sample, designated style number F97-75-094, is
a women's sweater manufactured from a 55% ramie, 45% cotton knit
fabric having three and one-half stitches per two centimeters
measured in the horizontal direction.
The garment features a full frontal opening secured by five
metal buttons, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, two front insert
pockets below the waist, and a straight, rib knit bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6110.90.9042,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for other sweaters for women or girls, knitted or crocheted, of
other textile materials. The applicable rate of duty is 6%, ad
valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 845.
Based on international textile trade agreements, products of Hong
Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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.
The sample is being returned to you, as requested.
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.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Port of Cleveland
Enclosure