NY a86243: The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Hong Kong.

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                           NY A86243
                                
                         August 26, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:359 A86243

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6110.20.2075

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

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

Dear Mr. Evan:

     In your letter dated July 24, 1996, on behalf of CAT US,
Inc., you requested a tariff classification  ruling.  
     
     The submitted sample, style number LS-1004, is a woman's
sleeveless cardigan constructed from 100% cotton,  rib knit
fabric.  The front panels are constructed from a 1X1 allover
ribbed fabric.  The rear panel is constructed from a varied 3X1
ribbed fabric.  The outer surface of the front panels measures
more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal
direction.  The garment features a V-neckline; a full front
opening with a 4 button closure; 1 chest pocket; and 2 front
pockets in the waist area.  

     Your sample is being returned as requested.

     The essential character of the garment is imparted by the
two front panels, 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 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.  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