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August 19, 1999

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 E82242

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3030; 6110.30.3050

Mr. John Imbrogulio
Nordstrom, Inc.
A/P, Import Office
1617 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101-1742

RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit garments from China.

Dear Mr. Imbrogulio:

In your letter dated July 8, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.

Style PS2110 is a men’s vest constructed from 100 percent polyester, finely knit fabric which is napped on the inside and outside surfaces. The fabric contains more than nine stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style PS2110 features oversized armholes; a full front opening with a zippered closure; a self-fabric convertible collar; 100 percent nylon woven fabric overlays on the shoulders and the rear yoke; two zippered slash pockets below the waist; and a straight hemmed bottom.

Style PS2140 is a men’s garment constructed from 100 percent polyester, finely knit fabric which is napped on the inside and outside surfaces. The fabric contains more than nine stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style PS2140 features a full front opening with a zippered closure; a self-fabric convertible collar; long, hemmed sleeves; two zippered slash pockets below the waist; and a straight, hemmed bottom with a drawcord.

The applicable subheading for Style PS2110 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: vests, other than sweater vests: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 33.1 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Style PS2140 will be 6110.30.3050, 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: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 33.1 percent ad valorem.

Style PS2110 falls within textile category designation 659. Style PS2140 falls within textile category designation 638. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.

The designated textile and apparel category and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that 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 U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should be verified at the time of shipment.

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 docu?ments filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-637-7081.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

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