The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Italy.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 888626· Issued 1993-08-04
Ruling text
NY 888626
August 4, 1993
CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:359 888626
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.0030
Mr. Kevin Maher
C Air Custom House Brokers - Forwarders Inc.
153-66 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, New York 11434
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Italy.
Dear Mr. Maher:
In your letter dated July 20, 1993, on behalf of Cygne Design
Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style #6006, is a woman's sweater manufactured from
coarsely knit and finely woven fabrics. The knit fabric which comprises
the front and the sleeves is composed of 49 percent linen (flax), 30 percent
acrylic and 21 percent cotton. The outer surface of the knit fabric is
constructed with fewer than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the
horizontal direction. The woven back is composed of 55 percent linen (flax)
and 45 percent rayon. The garment features a V-neck, long sleeves and a
hemmed bottom.
The sample will be returned as you requested.
At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber content of
these garments. If the fiber contents vary from the weight breakdown
provided in your letter, the HTS Classifications may differ from the
information indicated.
Your correspondence indicates the following:
Style #6006 Knit % Woven
Surface Area 70 30
Weight 80 20
Value 90 10
Following General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) the essential
character of the garment is imparted by the knit fabric.
The applicable subheading for the submitted sample will be 6110.90.0030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
sweaters,...knitted...of other textile materials, women's...subject to
man-made fiber restraints. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem.
Style #6006 falls within textile category designation 646. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Italy are subject to no
visa requirements or quota restraints.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been
filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the
Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport
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