NY 862969: The tariff classification of a man's knit garment from Taiwan.

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                               NY 862969

                             May 7, 1991




CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 862969

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2065

Ms. Cathy Johnson
Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 58710
Seattle, Washington 98188

RE:  The tariff classification of a man's knit garment from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Johnson:

      In your letter dated April 25, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

      Style No. 13Y163-45 is a man's long sleeved sweater-like
cardigan which is constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit
fabric which is napped on the inside surface.  The garment features
a deep v-neckline finished with rib knit fabric; a full front opening
with three button closures; embroidery on the left chest; two slash
pockets; rib knit cuffs; and a sewn on rib knit waistband.

      As requested, your sample will be returned.

      The applicable HTS subheading for Style No. 13Y163-45 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 No. 13Y163-45 falls within textile category designation
338.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to visa requirements 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 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