NY 863166: The tariff classification of four women's knit garments fromHong Kong.

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                                 NY 863166
                                    May 24, 1991


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3I:361 863166

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO: 6106.10.0010; 6110.20.2075; 6114.20.0010;
6114.20.0015.

Barry E. Powell 
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
707 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 5320
Los Angeles, CA 90017

RE:  The tariff classification of four women's knit garments from
Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Powell:

     In your letter dated May 7,1991, on behalf of Contempo
Casuals, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     The submitted samples are manufactured from a 95% cotton/5%
spandex knit fabric.  Style number 1490 is constructed with more
than nine stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal
direction.  The garment is loose fitting, and extends from the
neck and shoulder area to slightly below the waist.  It features
a round neckline, a full front opening with a zippered closure,
long sleeves and two welt pockets below the waist.      

     Style number 1487 is a woman's sleeveless blouse constructed
with more than 10 stitches per linear centimeter measured in both
the horizontal and vertical directions.  The blouse hugs the
torso, and extends from the neck and shoulder area to the upper
thigh area.  It features a full front opening with a zippered
closure and a turtle neck.

      Style number 1488 is a woman's sleeveless top that does not
reach the waist.  The garment is form fitting, and features a
full front opening with a zippered closure.

     Style number 4447 is a woman's sleeveless jumper that
extends from the neck and shoulder area to the mid thigh area. 
The garment is form fitting,  and features oversized armholes and
a deep u-shaped neckline, both front and back.  It does not
provide the requisite coverage for wear without another garment
being worn under it. 
  
     The samples are being returned as you requested.

     The applicable subheading for style number 4447 will be
6114.20.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for knit jumpers of cotton.  The applicable
subheading for style number 1488 will be 6114.20.0010 (HTS),
which provides for women's knit tops of cotton.  The rate of duty
for both styles will be 11.5 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for style number 1490 will be
6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knit sweaters and similar
garments of cotton.  The rate of duty will be 20.7 percent ad
valorem.

     The applicable subheading for style number 1487 will be
6106.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides women's knit blouses of cotton.  The rate
of duty will be 21 percent ad valorem.
                                                                 
     Styles numbers 1487, 1488 and 1490 fall within textile
category designation 339.  Style number 4447 falls within textile
category designation 359.  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 been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport