NY a81534: The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Hong Kong.

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	NY A81534

April 16, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 A81534  

CATEGORY:	Classification

TARIFF NO.: 	6110.20.2075

Ms. Holly Brown
Nordstrom, Inc.
A/P, Import Office
P.O. Box 870
Seattle, WA  98111

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

Dear Ms. Brown:

	In your letter dated March 18, 1996 you requested a tariff classification  ruling.  
	
	Style number 12386CT is a woman's sleeveless cardigan constructed from 100% cotton, 2X2 rib knit fabric.  The outer surface of the fabric measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.  The cardigan is close fitting and features a shirt-type collar and a full front opening with a zipper closure. 

	Your sample is being returned as requested.

	The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters....and similar articles, knitted: of cotton: other.  The duty rate will be 19.9%  ad valorem.

	The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339.  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