The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Italy.

NY 888621 August 6, 1993 CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:359 888621 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.0030 Mr. Kevin Maher C Air Custom House Brokers - Forwarders Inc. 153-66 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Italy. Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated July 22, 1993, on behalf of Cygne Design Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #6009, is a woman's sweater vest manufactured from coarsely knit and finely woven fabrics. The knit fabric which comprises the front panels is composed of 49 percent linen (flax), 30 percent acrylic and 21 percent cotton. The outer surface of the knit fabric is constructed with fewer than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The woven back is composed of 55 percent linen (flax) and 45 percent rayon. The garment features a V-neck, a full frontal opening with 3 button closures and oversized arm holes. The sample will be returned as your requested. At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber content of these garments. If the fiber contents vary from the weight breakdown provided in your letter, the HTS classification may differ from the information indicated. Your correspondence indicates the following: Style #6009 Knit % Woven Surface area 40 60 Weight 90 10 Value 90 10 Following General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the essential character of the garment is imparted by the knit fabric.  The applicable subheading for the submitted sample will be 6110.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters,..., knitted..., of other textile materials, women's...subject to man-made fiber restraints. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Style #6009 falls within textile category designation 646. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Italy are subject to no visa requirements or quota restraints. 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 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