NY a86241: The tariff classification of a woman's pullover from the Philippines.

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                            NY A86241

                         August 26, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 A86241

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6110.30.3055

Ms. Darlene Stump
Jantzen, Inc.
P.O. Box 3001
Portland, OR  97208

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's pullover from the
     Philippines.

Dear Ms. Stump:

     In your letter dated July 23, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification  ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, style number L1634, is a woman's
pullover garment simulating a woven vest (70% cotton, 30%
polyester) worn over a knit T-shirt (65% polyester, 35% cotton). 
The outer surface of the knit fabric measures more than 9
stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.  The
garment features 2 woven, front panels sewn together, with a V-
neck and 4 non-functional buttons and is permanently attached to
the knit fabric.  The knit section features a round neck; short,
hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom.  

     You submitted the following information in your letter for
style L1634:

                                Knit         Woven                
           
          Surface Area         62.16%        37.84%  
          Weight                  60%           40%
          Value                57. 8%        42.20%

     The essential character of the garment is imparted by the
knit fabric; Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States(HTS), General Rules of Interpretation(GRI), 3(b), noted.

     Your sample is being returned.






     The applicable subheading for the pullover will be
6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, pullovers...and
similar articles, knitted:  of mann-made fibers: other.  The duty
rate will be 33.8% ad valorem.

     The pullover falls within textile category designation 639. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Philippines 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