The tariff classification of a women's knit vest to bemanufactured in Hong Kong

PD A82589 May 6, 1996 CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20 A82589 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2060 Ms. Rebecca Cheung Federated Product Development Eleven Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit vest to be manufactured in Hong Kong Dear Ms. Cheung: In your letter dated April 19, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, designated style number 3627, is a women's boiled wool vest manufactured from a 100% wool knit fabric having fourteen stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. This sleeveless garment features a full frontal opening secured by seven metal buttons, a rib knit, stand-up collar, two breast patch pockets, each with a flap secured by a single metal button, a straight bottom, and rib knit capping on all edges except the top edge of the collar. The applicable subheading for the garment is 6110.10.2060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for other women's or girls' vests, knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair. The applicable rate of duty is 16.8%. The garment falls within textile category designation 459. Based on international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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. 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, John M. Regan Port Director Port of Cleveland Enclosure