The tariff classification of a girl's sweater vest from Hong Kong.

NY 854163 July 13, 1990 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3G:358 854163 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.0040 Ms. Sara Okaya Mast Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 9020 100 Old River Road Andover, MA 01810 RE: The tariff classification of a girl's sweater vest from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Okaya: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : July 6, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, style KR1768, is a girl's, 55 percent ramie, 45 percent cotton, crocheted sweater vest. There are 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The garment has a full front button opening and openwork. Style KR1768 will be imported in girls' sizes XS to XXL. You state in telephone conversation that the garment will be assembled in Hong Kong from knit-to-shape component parts knitted elsewhere. HTS PROVISION : Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of other textile materials, sweaters, women's or girls', other, other, in Hong Kong from knit-to-shape component parts knitted elsewhere.  HTS SUBHEADING : 6110.90.0040 RATE OF DUTY : 6 percent ad valorem TEXTILE CATEGORY : 845 IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement based upon international textile trade agreements. 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. OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested. 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 been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport