The tariff classification of men's sweaters from Hong Kong.

NY B87775 August 21, 1997 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 B87775 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2010 Ms. Michele R. Markowitz Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP 245 Park Avenue, 33rd Floor New York, NY 10167-3397 RE: The tariff classification of men's sweaters from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Markowitz: In your letter dated July 21, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Mast Industries, Inc. Style MMK8800 is a man's sweater constructed from 100 percent wool, 4x2 rib knit fabric containing eight stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment features a rib knit V-neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit bottom. Style MMK8791 is a man's sweater vest constructed from 100 percent wool, 4x2 rib knit fabric containing eight stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment is sleeveless and features a rib knit V-neckline; oversized armholes finished with rib knit edging; and a rib knit bottom. As requested, your samples will be returned. The applicable subheading for Styles MMK8800 and MMK8791 will be 6110.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: other: sweaters: men's. The duty rate will be 16.7 percent ad valorem. Styles MMK8800 and MMK8791 fall within textile category designation 445. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement 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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter or the control number listed above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-466-5877. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division