NY a83741: The tariff classification of a men's knit vest from Hong Kong.

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                           NY  A83741

                          June 14, 1996




CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A83741

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3030

Mr. David J. Evan
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
245 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10167-0002

RE:  The tariff classification of a men's knit vest from Hong
     Kong.

Dear Mr. Evan:

     In your letter dated May 16, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc.
 
     Style 880500279 is a man's vest constructed from 100 percent
polyester, finely knit fabric which is napped on both the inside
and outside surfaces.  The garment features  oversized armholes; a
full front opening with a zipper closure; a convertible collar
which zips to form a storm collar; a hanger loop at the rear
neckline; a pocket at the left chest with a zipper closure; and two
slash pockets below the waist with zipper closures. The armholes,
the placket, the collar and the bottom are finished with nylon
fabric trim.  There is a plastic label sewn to the back of the
collar and woven labels sewn to the chest pocket and the lower
portion of the right front panel.

      As requested, the sample will be returned.     

     The applicable subheading for Style 880500279 will be
6110.30.3030 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: vests, other than
sweater vests: men's or boys'.  The duty rate will be 33.8 percent
ad valorem.

     Style 880500279 falls within textile category designation
659.   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