NY 863328: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from the People's Republic of China.

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                                NY 863328
                             June 7, 1991




CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 863328

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2065

Mr. Brian Kaminer
Nautica Apparel Incorporated
33 East 33rd Street
New York, New York  10016

RE:   The tariff classification of men's knit garments from the
      People's Republic of China.

Dear Mr. Kaminer:

      In your letter dated May 10, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

      Model "A" which includes Style Numbers 2863/422 and
2863/434 are men's pullover garments which are constructed from
100 percent cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric.  Model "A" garments
have loose fitting, elbow length, hemmed sleeves; a loose fitting
body; a rib knit, crew neckline; a sewn on overlay, on the inside
portion of the nape of the neck, which you refer to as a "sweat
ketch"; a hemmed bottom; and screen printing. Each style number
of model "A" has the same construction and features except for
various designs of screen printing.

      Model "B" which includes Style Numbers 2863/423, 2863/424,
2863/427, 2863/429, 2863/430, 2863/431, 2863/497, 1863/490,
1863/493, 1863/495, 1863/496, and 1863/497 are men's pullover
garments which are constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely
knit, jersey fabric.  Model "B" garments have loose fitting, elbow
length, hemmed sleeves; a loose fitting body; a rib knit, crew
neckline; a patch pocket on the left chest; side slits; a hemmed
bottom; and screen printing. Each style number of model "B" has
the same construction and features except for various designs of
screen printing.

      Model "C" which includes Style Numbers 2863/428, 2863/432,
1863/491, 1863/492, and 1863/494 are men's pullover garments which
are constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. 
Model "C" garments have loose fitting, elbow length, hemmed
sleeves; a loose fitting body; a rib knit, crew neckline; a hemmed
bottom; and screen printing.  Each style number of model "C" has
the same construction and features except for various designs of
screen printing.



      The applicable subheading model's "A", "B", and "C" 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
20.7 percent ad valorem.

      Model's "A", "B", and "C" fall within textile category
designation 338.  Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of the People's Republic of China are subject to visa
requirements and 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 sub-
ject 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to
the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.



                                                 Sincerely,



                                                 Jean F. Maguire
                                                 Area Director
                                                 New York
Seaport