NY 816385: he tariff classification of a men's fishing vest from Sri Lanka

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NY 816385





December 1, 1995



CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 353 816385   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6211.32.0070  



Ms. Michele R. Markowitz

Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C.

67 Broad Street

New York, N.Y. 10004



RE:The tariff classification of a men's fishing vest from Sri Lanka



Dear Ms. Markowitz:



	In your letter dated November 3, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Bimini Bay Outfitters.  A sample was
submitted for review and will be returned as per your request.



	The submitted sample, style no. 5100, consists of a garment stated to be
constructed of woven material comprised of 60% cotton/40% polyester and knit
material comprised of 100% polyester mesh.  The garment features a full frontal
opening secured by a buckle closure, drawstring hem, and a number of pockets for
the storage and transport of fishing gear.  The two upper exterior front pockets
are secured by velcro closures.  A strip of pile material is secured to one
front pocket by velcro and a clear plastic bag is secured to the other pocket,
also by velcro.  The garment also features two lower exterior pockets, each of
which is a "double pocket", that is one pocket has a zipper closure and beneath
this is a pocket with a velcro closure.









	This garment is a composite article composed of woven and knit components.
The woven components provide utility as a fishing vest and their stated value,
weight and amount of material in the garment exceeds that of the knit
components.  The knit mesh portion, however, provides the structure of the
garment which allows it to function as a vest and provides the platform onto
which the utility pockets are attached to.  Both the knit and woven portions of
the garment, in the opinion of this office, equally merit consideration , and
based on the application of GRI 3(c) will be classified under the heading which
appears last in numerical order.  The competing provisions are HTS 6114..30.3060
vs. 6211.32.0070.

	

	The applicable subheading for the men's fishing vest, style 5100, will be
6211.32.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear: other garments: Other
garments, men's or boys': Of cotton...... Vests..  The rate of duty will be 8.6
percent ad valorem. The textile category designation is 359.  As a product of
Sri Lanka, this merchandise may be subject to quota restraints and visa
requirements based upon international textile trade agreements.



	The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into parts.
If so, visa and quota requirements applicable tp the subject merchandise may be
affected.  Since part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are the subject of frequent renegotiations and changes, to
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close
to the time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available
for inspection at your local Customs office.

	

	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Martin Weiss at 212-466-5881.







								Sincerely,







								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division