The tariff classification of a men’s knit vest from China.

NY L86969 September 13, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L86969 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3030 Ms. Oralia Clemente Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 58710 Seattle, WA 98138 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit vest from China. Dear Ms. Clemente: In your letter dated August 16, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style R405428 is a men’s vest constructed from 55 percent acrylic, 45 percent cotton, jersey knit fabric that measures 12 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style R405428 features a V-neckline, oversized armholes with full fashion marks, tubular capping at the neckline and armholes, and a tubular knit bottom. The applicable subheading for Style R405428 will be 6110.30.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: vests, other than sweater vests: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty is 32 per cent ad valorem. Style R405428 falls within textile category designation 659. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 indicated above should be attached to 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 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division