CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:361 857599
Mr. Victor K. Saiz
1485 Bayshore Boulevard
San Francisco, California 94124
RE: The tariff classification of a knit scrimmage vest from Korea.
Dear Mr. Saiz:
In your letter dated October 24, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The sample submitted (no style number indicated) is described
as a scrimmage vest. The garment is constructed from 100 percent
nylon, finely knit, mesh fabric and features a scoop neckline and
oversized armholes. A narrow elastic strip has been sewn to the
inside of the neck, the armhole openings and the waist.
You have indicated in your correspondence that the garment
is worn in training sessions over shoulder pads and practice jerseys
to distinguish individual positions/players and/or opposing players.
In a telephone conversation with National Import Specialist Mary
Ryan, you also indicated that the garment is made in only one size
which will be labeled "one size fits all" and will be used for both
men's and women's team sports.
The applicable HTS subheading for the sample will be
6110.30.3035, 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: women's or girls'. The duty rate will be 34.2
percent ad valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation 659.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Korea are subject to visa requirements 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 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