NY a85870: The tariff classification of a woman's knit cardigan from Hong Kong.

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                            NY A85870

                         August 19, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 A85870  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6110.10.2080  

Ms. Holly Brown
Nordstrom, Inc.
P.O. Box 870
Seattle, WA  98111-0870

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's knit cardigan from
     Hong Kong.

Dear Ms. Brown:

     In your letter dated July 23, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling.  Your sample is being returned as
requested.
     
     The submitted sample, Style number P5ML535, is a woman's
sleeveless cardigan constructed from 90% wool, 10% lycra, allover
rib knit fabric.   The outer surface of the garment measures more
than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.
The cardigan features a pointed collar; a full front opening with
a zipper closure; and two front, inset zipper pockets in the
waist area.  You state in your letter that the zipper pockets
will not be present on the garment that goes to the retailer.

     The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters...and similar
articles, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair: other.  The duty
rate will be 16.8% ad valorem.

     The cardigan falls within textile category designation 438. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Hong Kong 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