Broker Power's List of 2004 Duty Rates for Silk Blend & Non-Cotton Vegetable Fiber Knit Apparel
Broker Power has listed the 2004 general (column 1) duty rates for certain knit and crocheted apparel that is subject to a silk blend (SB) and/or non-cotton vegetable fiber (NCVF) category number.
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Special (column 1) rates of duty (which are often zero) exist for certain NAFTA originating, Israel FTA, etc. apparel.
(This list is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of duty rates, nor is this a classification guide. Please read all of the footnotes and disclaimers at the end of this notice.)
| 838 | Men's/Boys'/Women's/Girls' Other SB/NCVF Tops | 5.6% |
| 839 | Babies' SB/NCVF Garments | 5.6% |
Notes and Disclaimer for Knit or Crocheted SB/NCVF Apparel List
Clients should note that this listing excludes the general (column 1) duty rates for:
overalls, coveralls, swimwear, pantyhose, and certain other apparel items in cat 859;
hosiery in cat 832;
articles imported as parts of ensembles, or imported as accessories (e.g., scarves, ties, gloves) or as apparel or accessory parts;
ski-suits and tracksuits (or articles imported as parts of ski-suits or tracksuits) in cats 834, 835, 838, 847, and 859; and
garments made up of fabrics of HTS 5903, 5906, or 5907.
In addition, this guide for SB and NCVF knit and crocheted apparel does not pertain to 70% or more silk knit or crocheted apparel. Such 70% or more silk apparel takes a 7XX category number.
As used in this listing, the term:
Knit includes knit or crocheted
Overcoats includes carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar apparel.
Anoraks includes ski-jackets, windbreakers, and similar apparel.
This listing for SB/NCVF knit or crocheted apparel should not be used as a classification guide.
Classification of an apparel item should be done by examining the HTS, Explanatory Notes, and/or earlier rulings and/or by making a binding ruling request. In addition, an expert knowledgeable in the classification field can be helpful in this endeavor.
(See ITT's 01/12/04, 01/13/04, 01/14/04, 01/15/04, 01/16/04, and 01/20/04 news, 04011220, 04011320, 04011430, 04011520, 04011640, and 04012015 for Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of Broker Power's list of 2004 duty rates for cotton and mmf woven apparel, wool woven apparel, silk blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber woven apparel, 70% or more silk woven apparel, cotton and mmf knit apparel, and wool knit apparel.)
See future issue of ITT for Part VIII, which will cover 70% or more silk knit/crocheted apparel.