CLA-2-61:NO:TC:I06 D82699
Ms. Melba R. Dairo
Federated Merchandising Group
1440 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit vest from Hong
Kong
Dear Ms. Dairo:
In your letter dated September 24, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style 2264, is a women's vest composed
of 100% cotton finely knit fabric. The sleeveless vest features
a v-shaped neckline; oversized armholes and banded bottom. The
sample is returned herewith, per your request.
The applicable subheading for the vest will be 6110.20.2035,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests)
and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other:
other: vests, other than sweater vests: women's or girls'. The
rate of duty will be 19 percent 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,
Allen H. Paterson
Port Director
New Orleans, Louisiana