NY 862609: The tariff classification of a man's knit sweater from HongKong.

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                                  NY 862609
                                May 7, 1991


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 862609

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2010

Mr. Paul John Crowley
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C.
Sixty-Seven Broad Street
New York, N Y  10004

RE:  The tariff classification of a man's knit sweater from Hong
Kong.

Dear Mr. Crowley:

      In your letter dated April 19, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of the Ralph Lauren - Polo.

      Style No. 160110513, P.O. 44336, is a man's long sleeved
sweater which is constructed from 100 percent cotton, 2x4 rib knit
fabric containing four stitches per 2 centimeters counting both the
face and reverse of the fabric. The garment features a full front
opening with a zipper closure; a rib knit baseball collar; rib knit
cuffs; slant pockets; and a sewn on rib knit waistband.

      As requested, your sample will be returned.

      The applicable HTS subheading for Style No. 160110513 will
be 6110.20.2010, 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: sweaters: men's.  The duty rate will be 20.7
percent ad valorem.

      Style No. 160110513 falls within textile category designation
345.  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