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NY M81961




May 10, 2006

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M81961

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3053

Mr. Jeffrey O. Gregory
Design Resources, Inc.
7007 College Blvd., Suite 700
Overland Park, KS 66211

RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Gregory:

In your letter dated April 3, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.

Style AI8430 is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 100% polyester, finely knit pile fabric that is napped on the inside and outside surfaces. The garment features a self-fabric stand-up collar; a partial front opening with a zippered closure; long sleeves finished with elasticized capping; a zippered pocket on the right chest; two side seam pockets below the waist; a sweat patch at the rear neckline; and a straight bottom with a drawcord and cordlocks.

The applicable subheading for Style AI8430 will be 6110.30.3053, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: other: men’s or boys’: other. The rate of duty is 32% ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

Style AI8430 falls within textile category designation 638. 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 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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