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NY J82378




April 9, 2003

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 J82378

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6117.10.1000

Ms. Abigail Mugrage
Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co.
6301 Fitch Path
New Albany, OH 43054

RE: The tariff classification of capelet/shawl from China, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Dear Ms. Mugrage:

In your letter dated March you requested a classification ruling.

The submitted sample, style 2080 is a capelet/shawl composed of knit 60% Alpaca wool, 40% acrylic fabric. The garment is diamond shaped except for the v-neck hole at the top for the head to go through. There are no sleeves. It is intended to be worn with the seam down the middle of the back and front. The body of the garment measures approximately 14” from neck area to point, excluding fringe. On a medium size mannequin item does not reach to the shoulders or the waist.

The applicable subheading for the capelet/shawl, style 2080 will be 6117.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Shawls, and the like: Of wool or fine animal hair.” The duty rate will be 9.7% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 459.

China, Hong Kong and Thailand are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and style 2080 is not subject to quota or the requirements of a visa.

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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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