NY 818033: The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Hong Kong.

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                            NY 818033

                         January 31, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 818033  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6110.20.2075

Mr. Joel Lester
Knitastiks, Inc.
1411 Broadway
New York, NY  10018

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Hong
     Kong.

Dear Mr. Lester:

     In your letter dated January 5, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification  ruling.  Your sample is being returned as
requested.  
     
     You submitted one garment.  Style number R/24173B is a
woman's cardigan constructed from 55% cotton, 45% rayon, knit
fabric (neck, back, sleeves, placket, bottom) and 100% polyester,
woven fabric (front panels).  The outer surface of the knit
fabric measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the
horizontal direction.  The garment features a round neck; long
sleeves with tubular cuffs; and a full front opening with a 6
button closure.

     The essential character of the cardigan is imparted by the
knit fabric, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b), noted.

     The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be
6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters....and similar
articles, knitted: of cotton: other.  The duty rate will be 19.9%
ad valorem.

     The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints 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 Section
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.  If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mike
Crowley at 212-466-5852.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division