NY a82831: The tariff classification of women's vests from Hong Kong

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NY A82831





May 13, 1996



CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A82831



CATEGORY:		Classification



TARIFF NO.: 	6211.43.0076



Ms. Holly Brown

Nordstrom, Inc.

A\P, Import Office

P.O. Box 870

Seattle, WA 98111



RE:	The tariff classification of women's vests from Hong Kong



Dear Ms. Brown:



	In your letter dated April 16, 1996, you requested a classification ruling.
 The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate
cover.

	

	Two garments were submitted with your request, styles 6955 and 6923.  Both
garments are women's lined vests constructed from 65 percent polyester and 35
percent rayon woven fabric.



	Style 6955 features oversized armholes, a collar, lapels and a full front
opening secured by four self covered buttons.  The vest also has pockets with
flaps below the waist and satin trim around the collar and pocket flaps.



	Style 6923 features oversized armholes, a collar, lapels and a full front
opening secured by three self covered buttons.  The vest also has pockets below
the waist and contrasting colored piping around the collar, lapels, front
opening and pockets. 



	The applicable subheading for styles 6955 and 6923 will be 6211.43.0076,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track
suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women's and
girls': of man-made fibers: vests: other.  The duty rate will be 16.8 percent ad
valorem.



	Styles 6955 and 6923 fall within textile category designation 659.  Based
upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to
quota restraints and a visa requirement.



	The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.
 If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected.  Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to 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 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 Patricia Schiazzano at (212) 466 - 5866.







								Sincerely,







								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division