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NY L88218




November 10, 2005

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L88218

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055

Mr. John F. McManus
Itochu International, Inc.
335 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017

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

Dear Mr. McManus:

In your letter dated October 21, 2005, on behalf of Prominent USA LLC, 1411 Broadway, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested.

The submitted sample, style number 54142/54242/54342, is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 100% polyester fleece knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a pointed collar, long hemmed sleeves, a full front opening with 6 button closures, 2 front side entry pockets at the waist, and a hemmed bottom.

The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaterssimilar articles, knitted: of man made fibers: otherother: women’s. The rate of duty will be 32% ad valorem.

The cardigan falls within textile category designation 639. 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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