CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 D83539
Ms. Elizabeth Hodur
Warnaco Inc.
90 Park Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016
RE: The tariff classification of a men's knit vest from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Hodur:
In your letter dated October 7, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Chaps Ralph Lauren. As
requested, your sample will be returned.
Style 92604 is a men's vest constructed from 100 percent
cotton, jacquard knit fabric which contains 14 stitches per two
centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style 92604 is
sleeveless and has oversized armholes; a rib knit V-neckline; rib
knit edging at the neckline and armholes; and a rib knit bottom.
The applicable subheading for Style 92604 will be
6110.20.2030, 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: other: vests, other than sweater vests:
men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 19 percent ad valorem.
Style 92604 falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement 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 in-
spection 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated
above should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary
Ryan at 212-466-5877.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division