CLA-2-61-NO:TC:I06 A87064
Ms. Karen Goodwin
DZ Trading Group
1412 Broadway Suite 1500
New York, New York 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a women's finely knit vest from
China
Dear Ms. Goodwin:
This replaces the binding ruling letter issued to you with
the incorrect classification and corresponding duty rate.
In your letter dated August 23, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style # SP9724, is a women's vest
composed of 64% cotton 36% rayon finely knit fabric. The vest
features just below the waist length; a full frontal opening with
a five button closure; rib knit fabric around the frontal
opening, armholes and bottom; deep V-shaped neckline; and
oversized armholes. Per your request, your sample is returned
herewith.
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 19.9 percent ad valorem.
Style # SP9724 falls within textile category designation
359. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China 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,
Garland J. Ruiz
Port Director
New Orleans, Louisiana