CLA-2-61:CO:CH DGD IO5 D80826
Ms. Helen Tam
Bernardo Fashions
463 Seventh Avenue
Suite 706
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of two woman's knitted boiled wool
vests from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Tam:
In your letter, dated July 29, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples, Style 8422 and 8435, are woman's
vests constructed with front panels of 100% boiled wool and a
back panel of 100% wool ribbed knit fabric. Noting General Rules
of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) in the tariff schedule, the
essential character of the garment is the boiled wool front
panels. Style 8422 features a V-neckline, one button closure at
the neckline, extensive embroidery on the front, two pockets
below the waist, oversized armholes and a hemmed bottom. A round
neckline, a full front opening secured by five buttons, oversized
armholes, two pocket flaps at the chest, and a hemmed bottom are
the features found on Style 8435.
The applicable subheading for the vests will be
6110.10.2060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats(vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
wool: vests, other than sweater vests: women's or girls'. The
rate of duty will be 16.6%.
Styles 8422 and 8435 fall within textile category
designation 459. 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,
Larry Shirk
Acting Port Director
Chicago, Illinois