NY 862850: The tariff classification of men's knit pullovers from HongKong.

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                                 NY 862850

                              May 17, 1991





CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 862850

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2065

Ms. Mary Ellen Gardner
Nautica Apparel Incorporated
33 East 33rd Street
New York, New York  10016

RE:  The tariff classification of men's knit pullovers from Hong
Kong.

Dear Ms. Gardner:

      In your letter dated April 15, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

      Style No. 1635/720 is a man's long sleeved pullover which is 
constructed from 100 percent cotton, 1x1 rib knit fabric containing
11 stitches per 2 centimeters counting both the face and reverse of
the fabric.  The garment features a rib knit crew neckline;
embroidery on the left chest; rib knit cuffs; and a ribbed knit
waistband.

      Style No. 1635/769 is a man's long sleeved pullover which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, 1x1 rib knit fabric containing
11 stitches per 2 centimeters counting both the face and reverse of
the fabric.  The garment features a rib knit crew neckline;
embroidery on the left chest; rib knit cuffs; and a ribbed knit
waistband.

      As requested, your samples will be returned.

      The applicable HTS subheading for both Style Nos. 1635/720
and 1635/769 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.

      Style Nos. 1635/720 and 1635/769 fall within textile category
designation 338.  Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.

      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 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