NY a81301: The tariff classification of a woman's cotton sweater from Macau

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	PD A81301

	March 21, 1996

CLA-2-61:359:I07:H:CO:CII EA

CATEGORY:   Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2020


Ms. Rebecca Cheung
Federated Product Development
Eleven Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's cotton sweater from Macau

Dear Ms. Cheung:

	In your letter dated March 12, 1996, you requested a classification ruling.

	Style 7s825 is a woman's 100% cotton sweater constructed with fewer than nine stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction.  The garment extends below the waist and features a full frontal opening with heavy zipper closure; a V-neck; and long sleeves.   

	The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.20.2020, 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: sweaters: women's.  The duty rate will be 19.9 percent ad valorem.

	Style 7s825 falls within textile category designation 345.   Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Macau are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 

	As requested, the sample will be returned.

	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.  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.

							Sincerely,



							Paul Rimmer
							Port Director