NY a86387: The tariff classification of a men's knit sweater from the People's Republic of China or Hong Kong.

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                           NY A86387

                         August 28, 1996




CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A86387

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3010

Mr. Douglas H. K. Lancaster
Shah Safari Incorporated
14 West Roy Street
Seattle, WA 98119-3828

RE:   The tariff classification of a men's knit sweater from the
      People's Republic of China or Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Lancaster:

 In your letter dated July 19, 1996, you requested a tariff clas-
sification ruling. 

 Style YR440096 is a men's sweater constructed from 100 percent
acrylic, 3x2 all over rib knit fabric containing 8 stitches per two
centimeters counted in the horizontal direction.  The garment
features a rib knit crew neckline; long, self-finished sleeves; and
a straight, self-finished bottom.  A logo is sewn to the lower left
front panel and a label is inserted in the left side seam.  

 As requested, your sample will be returned.

 The applicable subheading for Style YR440096 will be
6110.30.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: sweaters: men's.  The
duty rate will be 33.8 percent ad valorem.
     Style YR440096 falls within textile category designation 645. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the
People's Republic of China and Hong Kong are subject to a visa re-
quirement 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 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 this ruling letter should or the control number listed
above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-466-5877.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division