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NY L83786




April 14, 2005

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 L83786

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055; 6110.90.9090; 6114.20.0010

Anthony Lo Presti
S.J. Stile Associates LTD
181 south Franklin Ave.
Valley Stream, NY 11581

RE: The tariff classification of girls’ knitwear from China

Dear Mr. LoPresti:

In your letter dated, written on behalf of Cherry Stix LTD, received by this office on April 5, 2005, you requested a classification ruling.

Submitted style KS-2087 is comprised of two pieces. One of these pieces is a sleeveless, spaghetti-strapped, close-fitting garment, straight-cut across the back, manufactured from finely rib-knitted fabric of 100% cotton, exclusive of the lace trim at the front of the neckline. The other of the pieces, manufactured from jersey fabric of 100% acrylic, characterized by long sleeves, by a full-front opening that fastens together only at the scoop-neckline by means of one button, edged by sequins, does not reach the waist.

Submitted style KS-2093 is comprised of two pieces. One of these pieces is a sleeveless, spaghetti-strapped, unfitted garment, straight-cut across the back, manufactured from finely rib-knitted fabric of 100% cotton, exclusive of the lace trim at the front of the neckline. The other of the pieces, manufactured from jersey fabric of 54% ramie/29% acrylic/17% lurex, characterized by long sleeves, by a full-front, buttoned opening, by a vee-neck, may or may not reach the waist.

The applicable subheading for the sleeveless garment of each style will be 6114.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted, of cotton, tops, girls’ . The duty rate will be 10.8 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the long-sleeved garment of style KS-2087 will be 6110.30.3055, HTS, which provides for sweatersand similar articles, knitted, of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, other; and for the long-sleeved garment of style KS-2093 will be 6110.90.9090, HTS, which provides for sweatersand similar articles, knitted, of other textile materials, other, other, other. The duty rates will be 32 and 6 percent ad valorem, respectively.

The sleeveless garments fall within textile category designation 339; the long-sleeved garment of style KS-2087 within 639, and the long-sleeved garment of style KS-2093 within 838. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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