The tariff classification of a woman’s garment from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Fox:

NY L88905 December 28, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY L88905 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.3070 Ms. Melissa Fox Barthco International, Inc. 5101 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s garment from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Fox: In your letter dated November 18, 2005, you requested a classification ruling for a woman’s knit garment from Hong Kong on behalf of Jones Apparel Group. The submitted sample will be returned to you, as requested. Style WFHH33688 is a woman’s knit upper body garment constructed from 51 percent acrylic and 49 percent nylon knit fabric. The garment reaches the waist only in the back and has a full front opening and short sleeves. The neckline, front opening and bottom are finished with a crocheted panel. The front of the garment does not provide coverage of the bust area. The applicable subheading for style WFHH33688 will be 6114.30.3070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other garments, knitted or crocheted: Of man-made fibers: Other: Women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 14.9% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Style WFHH33688 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division