NY a85875: The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong.

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                           NY A85875
                                
                         August 26, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 A85875

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6110.30.3035

Mr. Al Andrews
Circle International, Inc.
3275 Alum Creek Drive, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43207

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Andrews:

     In your letter dated July 17, 1996, on behalf of The Limited
Stores, Inc., you requested a tariff classification  ruling.  
     
     Style number 4140 is a woman's vest constructed from an
outer shell of 100% polyester, polar fleece, knit fabric, a 100%
nylon quilted lining and filled with 100% polyfill.  The vest
features a stand-up collar; oversized armholes; a full front,
zippered opening; 2 front, zippered, slant pockets at the waist;
and a hemmed bottom. 

     Your sample is being returned as requested.

     The applicable subheading for the vest will be 6110.30.3035,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for women's sweaters.....(vests)...knitted: of man-made
fibers: other: vests, other than sweater vests.  The duty rate
will be 33.8% ad valorem.

     The vest falls within textile category designation 659. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and the requirement of
a visa.

     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 Mike
Crowley at 212-466-5852.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division