CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:355 878020
Mr. Edward J. Major
All-Air Brokers
167-10 South Conduit Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of a man's woven vest from Hong Kong
and the People's Republic of China.
Dear Mr. Major:
In your letter dated September 2, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of H.M.S. Productions.
The submitted sample, Style No. SJ15001, is a man's four-
button vest. The front of the garment is constructed from 100
percent silk, woven fabric and the back is constructed from 100
percent synthetic, woven fabric. The sample features inset pockets
near the waist and a self-fabric belt in back which can be adjusted
with a metal buckle.
The essential character of this garment is imparted by the silk
portion, consequently the applicable subheading for the sample will
be 6211.39.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for: track suits, ski-suits and swimwear;
other garments: other garments, men's or boys': of other textile
materials: other: vests. The duty rate will be 3 percent ad
valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation 859.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong
Kong are subject to visa requirements. Products of the People's
Republic of China are subject to visa requirements 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 inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to
the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport