NY 866459: The tariff classification of a man's knit garment from Hong Kong.

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                                 NY 866459
                           September 13, 1991



CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 866459

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0027

Ms. Alice Chan
Nautica Apparel Incorporated
33 East 33rd Street
New York, N.Y.  10016

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

Dear Ms. Chan:

      In your letter dated August 26, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

      The submitted sample (no style number indicated) is a man's
short sleeved pullover garment which is constructed from a 100
percent cotton, finely knit fabric.  The garment features a rib knit,
crew neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; a patch pocket on the left
chest; and a hemmed bottom.  This garment also contains a six inch
wide, half moon shaped layer of fabric which is sewn to the inside
nape of the neck.  You have stated in a telephone conversation
with National Import Specialist Assistant Gary Brunwasser that this
layer of fabric is called a "sweat patch".

      As requested, your sample will be returned.

      The applicable subheading for this garment will be
6109.10.0027, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar
garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: men's or boys': other:
other.  The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem.

      This garment falls within textile category designation 338. 
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 sub-
ject 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