NY 862921: The tariff classification of a woman's knitted garment, style 1971-TC, from Hong Kong.

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                              NY 862921
                                 May 16, 1991


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:361 862921  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6106.20.2010

Ms. Sara Y. Okaya
Mast Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 9020, Old River Rd.
Andover, MA  01810

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's knitted garment,
     style 1971-TC, from Hong Kong.

Dear Ms. Okaya:

     In your letter dated April 30, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     The submitted garment is manufactured from 65% polyester/35%
cotton jersey, measuring more than ten stitches per centimeter,
both horizontally and vertically.  This is the type of garment
which is worn over leggings.

     Characteristics of this flared garment, which extends
approximately to the mid-thigh, include a full-front, buttoned
opening, a double collar, shoulder pads, and long sleeves.

     The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6106.20.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's other knitted blouses and
shirts of man-made fibers.  The rate of duty will be 34.6 percent
ad valorem.

     This garment falls within textile category designation 639. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement.

     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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        Jean F. Maguire
                                        Area Director
                                        New York Seaport