The tariff classification of a woman's knitted vest from Hong Kong

PD B88449 September 23, 1997 CLA-2-61:PD:C:I21 PD B88449 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2035 Ms. Gretchen H. Zink Talbots 175 Beal Street Hingham, MA 02043 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's knitted vest from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Zink: In your letter dated August 18, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. This letter replaces the one issued to you on August 27, 1997, under the same file number. That ruling contained an incorrect rate of duty. The correct rate is indicated below. The submitted sample, style 81121500 missy sizes & 81121500p petite sizes, is a woman's 100% cotton knitted vest. The pullover garment has all over cables 12gg, a V-neck and oversize arm holes. The neck, arm holes and bottom are of ribbed knit. The vest reaches the waist. The sample will be returned as requested. 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 19.4 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, E. Julian Miller Port Director Charleston, SC