CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 865108
Mr. Barry E. Powell
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
707 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 5320
Los Angeles, California 90017
RE: The tariff classification of a man's knit vest from Hong Kong
and Macau.
Dear Mr. Powell:
In your letter dated July 9, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of L.A. Gear, Inc.
Style No. 530912MI is a man's sleeveless vest constructed
from 100 percent cotton, finely knit fabric which is napped on the
inside surface. The garment features a hood with a drawstring
closure; a full front opening with a zipper closure; side seam
pockets; oversized armholes; and an elasticized rib knit waistband.
A seven and one-half inch wide elasticized rib knit insert is
located at each side seam and extends from the bottom of the
armhole to the rib knit waistband.
As requested, your sample will be returned.
The applicable HTS subheading for Style No. 530912MI 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: vests, other than sweater vests: men's or
boys'. The duty rate will be 20.7 percent ad valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong
Kong are subject to visa requirements and products of Macau 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