NY a85942: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from Saipan.

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                           NY  A85942

                         August 16, 1996



CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A85942

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:6103.42.1020; 6110.20.2065

Ms. Ludene Murphree
The Gap, Inc.
Two Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

RE:  The tariff classification of men's knit garments from Saipan.

Dear Ms. Murphree:

     In your letter dated July 17, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  Your sample is being returned.

     Style 173092 is a man's pullover garment constructed from 100
percent cotton, patterned knit, double faced fabric which measures
more than 9 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal
direction.  The pullover features a rib knit V-neckline; long,
hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom.

     Style 173093 is a pair of men's pants.  The pants are
constructed from 100 percent cotton, patterned knit, double faced
fabric.  The pants feature a tunnel elastic waistband with an
inside drawstring; two side seam pockets; and hemmed leg openings. 
 
     The applicable subheading for the pullover will be
6110.20.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats, (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
cotton: other: other: other: men's or boys'.  The duty rate will be
19.9 percent ad valorem.     The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6103.42.1020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for men's or boys' ... trousers,... knitted or crocheted:
of cotton: trousers and breeches: men's: other.  The duty rate will
be 16.9 percent ad valorem.   

     The pullover falls within textile category designation 338 and
the trousers fall within textile category designation 347.  Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Saipan 
are not subject to visa requirements or quota restraints. 

     The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided
into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject merchandise may be affected.  Since 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 this ruling letter 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
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-466-5877.



                                   Sincerely,

                                                                  
                             

                                   Roger J. Silvestri
                                   Director
                                   National Commodity
                                   Specialist Division