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NY F88068




June 27, 2000

CLA-2-61:K:TO:B7:I15 F88068

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075; 6110.30.3035

Mr. Dean Worley
Dillard’s, Inc.
1600 Cantrell Road
P.O. Box 486
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0486

RE: The tariff classification of women’s knit garments from Macau and Korea.

Dear Mr. Worley:

In your letter dated June 12, 2000, you requested a classification ruling.

The submitted samples are identified by style numbers M31W6130 and M432015. Style number M31W6130 is a woman’s cardigan composed of 100% cotton french rib knit fabric. Style number M432015 is a woman’s vest composed of 95% polyester and 5% spandex fleece knit fabric. The fabrics contain more than nine stitches per 2 centimeters when measured in the horizontal direction.

Style number M31W6130 features an attached hood with faux fur trim, full front zippered opening, long hemmed sleeves, side seam pockets below the waist, and straight hemmed hip-length bottom. Style number M432015 is sleeveless and features an attached hood with faux fur trim and self-fabric lining, partial front zippered opening, pouch pockets below the waist, and drawstring hip-length bottom. The samples which have been submitted with your inquiry will be returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for style number M31W6130 will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other, other: other: women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 18.2% ad valorem.

Style number M31W6130 falls within textile category designation 339. As a product of Macau, this merchandise is subject to quota restraints and visa requirements based upon international textile trade agreements.

The applicable subheading for style number M432015 will be 6110.30.3035, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other ... other: vests, other than sweater vests: women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 32.9% ad valorem.

Style number M432015 falls within textile category designation 659. As a product of Korea, this merchandise is subject to quota restraints and visa requirements based upon international textile trade agreements.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements may be affected and should be verified at the time of shipment.

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 should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Susan T. Mitchell
Area Director

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