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NY M83466




June 14, 2006

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M83466

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2030

Mr. Andre B. Lexon
Hampshire Brands
8 West 38th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10018

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

Dear Mr. Lexon:

In your letter dated May 12, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your samples will be returned.

Style 83807 is a men’s vest constructed from 100% cotton, jersey knit fabric that measures 14 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style 83807 features a mitered V-neckline, oversized armholes with rib knit edging, and a rib knit bottom.

Style 83812 is a men’s vest constructed from 100% cotton, intarsia knit fabric that measures 12 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style 83812 features a mitered V-neckline, oversized armholes with rib knit edging, and a rib knit bottom.

The applicable subheading for Styles 83807 and 83812 will be 6110.20.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: vests, other than sweater vests: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty is 16.5% 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/.

Styles 83807 and 83812 fall within textile category designation 359. 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,

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