NY M80263

February 23, 2006

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:359 M80263

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3057

Joan Basta

Micra Co.

167-14 146^th^ Rd.

Jamaica, NY 11434

RE: The tariff classification of a woman's knit pullover from China

Dear Ms. Basta:

In your letter dated February 1, 2006, you requested a classification
ruling on behalf of Y & Z World Development.

You submitted a sample of style B-HGR, a woman's knit pullover made of
50% nylon and 50% cotton fiber. The outer surface of the knit fabric
measures more than 9 but equal to or less than 18 stitches per 2
centimeters in the direction in which the stitches were formed. The
garment features short sleeves and a v neckline. The components of the
garment feature self start bottoms and self finished sides. Full fashion
marks are evident around the armhole of the garment. All of the
components of the garment are looped and linked together. Your garment
will be returned as you have requested.

Due to the fact that the pullover is to be constructed of a 50/50 blend
of fibers, it is classified using HTSUS Section XI Note 2(A) and
Subheading Note 2(A). The pullover will be classified as if it consisted
wholly of that one textile material which is covered by the heading that
occurs last in numerical order among those that equally merit
consideration. Even a slight change in the fiber content may result in a
change of classification, as well as visa and quota requirements. The
pullover may be subject to Customs laboratory analysis at the time of
importation, and if the fabric is other than a 50/50 blend it may be
reclassified by Customs at that time.

The applicable subheading for style B-HGR will be 6110.30.3057,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides
for sweaters, cardigans...and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Of
man-made fibers: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Women's or girls':
Knit to shape articles described in statistical note 6 to this chapter.
The duty rate will be 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 B-HGR 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 Ferraro at 646-733-3049.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division