NY 864969: The tariff classification of a man's pullover from the People's Republic of China.

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                                 NY 864969

                             July 30, 1991



CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 864969

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2065

Ms. Christine Backes
Generra Sportswear Company, Inc.
278 Broad Street
Seattle, Washington 98121

RE:   The tariff classification of a man's pullover from the People's
      Republic of China.

Dear Ms. Backes:

      In your letter dated July 2, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

      Style No. 20.2298 is a man's pullover garment which is
constructed from a 100 percent cotton, finely knit fabric and 100
percent cotton woven fabric. The finely knit portions of garment
have napping on the inside surface. The knit portions consist of a
rib knit, crew neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; front and
back body panels; a kangaroo pocket; and a rib knit waistband. The
woven portions of the garment resemble a vest secured at the
shoulder seams and consist of a full front opening with a zipper
closure; front and back body panels; two slant openings that
simulate a pocket effect; capped armholes; and a drawstring
closure at the bottom.  The garment also features a woven hood
which contains a three and one-half inch wide knit insert sewn
down its center; a drawstring closure; capping along its edges; and
three metal snaps which secure it to the woven body panels.

      As requested, your sample will be returned.

      The essential character of this garment is imparted by the
knit portions.  Consequently, the applicable subheading for this
Style 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.

        This garment falls within textile category designation 338. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the
People's Republic of China 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 sub-
ject 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