CLA-2-61:CO:CH DGD IO5 C88774
Ms. Melba R. Dairo
Federated Merchandising Group
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's knitted french terry
jumper from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Dairo:
In your letter, dated June 3, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as you
requested.
The submitted sample, Style 9081, is a woman's jumper
constructed of 65% polyester, 35% cotton knitted french terry
fabric. The garment extends from the shoulders to the mid calf
area and is designed to be worn over another upper body outer
garment. It features one and a quarter inch shoulder straps
which button at the front, a straight edge front, oversized
armholes, two large patch pockets below the waist, and a straight
hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the jumper will be
6114.30.3014, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted:
of man-made fibers: other: jumpers: other. The rate of duty will
be 15.6%.
Style 9081 falls within textile category designation 659.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota 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.
Sincerely,
Kevin Weeks
Port Director
Chicago, Illinois