# NY H80880

May 22, 2001

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 H80880

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3035; 6110.90.9042

Mr. John Imbrogulio

Nordstrom, Inc.

Customs Compliance Dept.

1617 South Avenue, Suite 1000

Seattle, WA 98101-1742

RE: The tariff classification of two women's garments from Hong Kong

Dear Mr. Imbrogulio:

In your letter dated April 26, 2001, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

You submitted two samples. Style number 18633 is a woman's sleeveless
vest that is constructed from 65% acrylic, 35% polyester faux fur knit
fabric (the two front panels) and 55% ramie, 15% acrylic, 15% wool, 15%
nylon, 1x1 rib knit fabric (the back panel and the ribbed bottom of the
front panels). The outer surface of the two front panels measures more
than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The vest
features a round neckline; oversized armholes; and a full front opening
with a zipper closure and a ribbed bottom.

Style 18578 is a woman's sweater that is constructed from 65% acrylic,
35% polyester, faux fur knit fabric (the front panels) and 55% ramie,
15% acrylic, 15% wool, 15% nylon, 1x1 rib knit fabric (the hood, the
sleeves, the back panel, and the ribbed bottom that measures more than
three inches long). The outer surface of the two front panels measures
more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The
outer surface of the remainder of the garment measures 9 or fewer
stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan
features a drawstring hood; long sleeves; a full front opening with a
zipper closure; and a ribbed bottom.

The essential character of the vest is provided by the knitted faux fur
front panels. The essential character of the sweater is provided by the
back panel, the sleeves, the hood and the ribbed bottom; Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), General Rules of
Interpretation (GRI), Rule 3(b), noted.

Your samples are being returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for style 18633, the vest, will be
6110.30.3035, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for women's vests and similar articles, knitted or
crocheted, of manmade fibers, other: other: other: other, vests other
than sweater vests. The duty rate will be 32.7% ad valorem.

The subheading for style 18578, the sweater, will be 6110.90.9042, which
provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of other textile materials:
other: other: other: other. The duty rate will be 6% ad valorem.

The vest falls within textile category designation 659. The sweater
falls in category 845. Based upon international textile trade agreements
products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a
visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories 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, 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 effected and
should also 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 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 Mike Crowley at 212-637-7077.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division