CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N5:356 D83994
Mr. Jack Curcuruto
Masterpiece Apparel
250 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6411
New York, NY 10118
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from Egypt.
Dear Mr. Curcuruto:
In your letter dated October 23, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. As requested your samples will be
returned.
Style JR1023 consists of a men's knit pullover garment and a
pair of men's pull on pants. The garments are constructed from
100 percent cotton, jersey knit fabric which measures more than
nine stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal
direction. The pullover is oversized and features a rib knit
crew neckline; long, hemmed sleeves; screen printing on the
center chest; and a straight, hemmed bottom. The pants have no
fly and feature a covered elastic waistband; and hemmed leg
openings.
The applicable subheading for the pants of Style JR1023
will be 6103.42.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys' ... trousers, bib
and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, (other than swimwear),
knitted or crocheted: of cotton: trousers and breeches: men's.
The duty rate will be 16.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the pullover of Style JR1023
will be 6110.20.2065, 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: other: other: men's or boys'.
The duty rate will be 19 percent ad valorem. The pants fall within textile category designation 347.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, pants from
Egypt are subject to visa requirements. The pullover falls
within textile category designation 338. Based upon internation-
al textile trade agreements, cotton pullovers from Egypt 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 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 provided with 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division