NY a85885: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Hong Kong.

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                            NY A85885

                         August 22, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 A85885

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6110.90.9042

Mr. ToRay Henry
Speed Sourcing, Inc.
740 Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Suite L
Columbus, OH  43085

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

Dear Mr. Henry:

     In your letter dated July 24, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  
     
      Style number GK-14 is a woman's pullover-style sweater
constructed from 55% ramie, 45% cotton,  knit fabric with 100%
polyester ribbon sewn on the front panel and the lower part of
the sleeves.  The outer surface of the sweater measures less than
9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.  The
sweater features a round neckline;  long tubular hemmed sleeves;
and a tubular hemmed bottom.  

     Your sample is being returned.

     The applicable subheading for style GK-14 will be
6110.90.9042, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of other
textile materials: other: other.  The duty rate will be 6% ad
valorem.

     Style GK-14 falls within textile category designation 845. 
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