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NY L84985




May 24, 2005

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L84985

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075

Mr. Marshall Smith
QVC, Inc.
Studio Park
1200 Wilson Drive
West Chester, PA 19380-4262

RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from Taiwan

Dear Mr. Marshall:

In your letter dated May 12, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested.

The submitted sample, item number A44584, is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 78% cotton, 17% polyester, 4% nylon, 1% spandex fleece knit fabric (front panels) and 2x2 rib knit fabric (the collar, the sleeves, the back panel, the bottom). The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.

The cardigan features a turn down turtleneck collar, long sleeves, a full front opening with a zipper closure, 2 front inset vertical pockets in the waist area, and a loose fitting ribbed bottom.

The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweatersand similar articles, knitted: of cotton: otherother. The rate of duty will be 16.5% ad valorem.

The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339. 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 Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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