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NY J84014




June 5, 2003

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 J84014

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2065

Ms. Antonette Wright
The Donna Karan Company
580 Gotham Parkway
Carlstadt, NJ 07072

RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit cardigan from Macau.

Dear Ms. Wright:

In your letter dated May 5, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.

Style K33205M7X is a men’s cardigan constructed from 80 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester, finely knit fabric that is napped on the inside surface. The fabric measures 22 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a stand-up collar; a full front opening with a zippered closure; pouch pockets below the waist; an embroidered logo on the left chest; long, hemmed sleeves; and a loose fitting, straight hemmed bottom.

The applicable subheading for Style K33205M7X 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: men's or boys'. The rate of duty will be 16.9 percent ad valorem.

Style K33205M7X falls within textile category designation 338. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Macau are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.

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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, 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 and should also 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 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 646-733-3271.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

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