NY a86025: The tariff classification of a knit garment from Hong Kong.

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                           NY  A86025

                         August 19, 1996



CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A86025

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3050

Mr. Ryden Richardson, Jr.
Carmichael International Service
533 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90026-5097

RE:  The tariff classification of a knit garment from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Richardson:

     In your letter dated July 17, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of WSCC Buying Group Inc.
 
     Style WS-014 is an upper body garment constructed from 100
percent polyester, finely knit fabric  which is napped on both the
inside and outside surfaces.  Style WS-014 features a self-fabric
pointed collar; a left over right full front opening with five
button closures; long sleeves with buttoned cuffs; two patch
pockets on the chest with buttoned flaps; two patch pockets with
flaps below the waist; and a straight, hemmed bottom.

     As requested, your sample will be returned.

     The applicable subheading for Style WS-014 will be
6110.30.3050 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: men's  or boys'.  The
duty rate will be 33.8 percent ad valorem.

     Style WS-014 falls within textile category designation 638. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of 
Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement 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 or the control number indicated
above should be attached to 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