NY M82879

May 12, 2006

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:359 M82879

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6102.30.2010; 6110.30.1520; 6114.30.1020; 6104.33.1000

Mr. Andre B. Lexon

Hampshire Brands

119 West 40^th^ Street, FL 22

New York, NY 10018

RE: The tariff classification of women's knitted garments from China

Dear Mr. Lexon:

In your letter dated April 17, 2005, you requested a classification
ruling. Your samples are being returned as requested.

Following are descriptions of the samples that you have submitted and
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provisions
that apply.

[Style Number]{.underline}: 48184

[Garment Description]{.underline}: 100% acrylic knitted and crocheted
poncho, no sleeves, ribbed 2x2 cowl collar, reaches below waist

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6102.30.2010

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 635

[Style Number]{.underline}: 48185

[Garment Description]{.underline}: 40% acrylic, 30% mohair, 30 % nylon,
scoop neck sweater. ¾ length sleeves with drawstring in cuff area,
partial shoelace opening on back panel at the neck, straight bottom

[HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count]{.underline}: under 9

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6110.30.1520

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 446

[Style Number]{.underline}: 48186

[Garment Description]{.underline}: 40% acrylic, 30% mohair, 30% nylon
ruffled trim top, spaghetti straps, straight back, straight bottom

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6114.30.1020

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 639

[Style Number]{.underline}: 48192

[Garment Description]{.underline}: 100% cotton sweater, hood, long
sleeves with ribbed cuffs, 4-button partial front opening, ribbed bottom

[HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count]{.underline}: under 9

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6110.20.2020

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 345

[Style Number]{.underline}: 48209

[Garment Description]{.underline}: 72% acrylic, 28% wool knitted and
crocheted bolero jacket, short flared sleeves, full front opening with
3-button closure, does not reach waist

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6104.33.1000

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 435

To view the tariff language and current duty rates that correspond to
these HTSUS provisions, please refer to the text of the most recent
HTSUS, which is available on the World Wide Web at
http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

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). The holding set forth above applies
only to the specific factual situation and merchandise as identified in
the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in 19 CFR
177.9(b)(1) which states that a ruling letter is issued on the
assumption that all of the information furnished in connection with the
ruling request and incorporated therein, either directly, by reference,
or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect.

The merchandise, in its condition as imported into the United States,
should conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the
ruling request and in this ruling. In the event that the facts or
merchandise are modified in any way, this should be brought to the
attention of Customs officials. The issuance of this ruling does not
preclude periodic verification by Customs at the time of importation.

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 Camille Ferraro at 646-733-3049.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division