NY a86433: The tariff classification of a woven women's vest from Hong Kong

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                            PD A86433

                         August 29, 1996



CLA-2-62-NO:TC:I06  A86433

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0070  

Ms. Melba R. Dairo
Federated Product Development
11 Penn Plaza
New York, New York  10001

RE:  The tariff classification of a woven women's vest from Hong
     Kong

Dear Ms. Dairo:

     In your letter dated July 30, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted sample, Style Number 8601, is a women's vest
composed of 100% cotton woven fabric.  The vest features a full
frontal opening with a five button closure; a pointed collar;
oversized, hemmed armholes; patch pockets; pieced construction;
adjustable tab with metal ring in the rear; and a hemmed bottom.  
Per your request, your sample is returned herewith.

     The applicable subheading for the vest will be 6211.42.0070,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments:
other garments, women's or girls':  of cotton:  vests.  The rate
of duty will be 8.5% ad valorem.

     The vest falls within textile category designation 359. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota 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.

                              Sincerely,



                              Garland J. Ruiz 
                              Acting Port Director
                              New Orleans, Louisiana