NY M83119

June 6, 2006

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:356 M83119

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2030; 6110.20.2069

Ms. Carrie Wachtel

GNO International LLC

608 Iona Street

Metairie, LA 70006

RE: The tariff classification of men's knitted garments from China;
applicability of HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6

Dear Ms. Wachtel:

In your letter dated May 3, 2006, you requested a tariff classification
ruling for a men's polo style pullover and a vest. Your samples are
being retained for our files.

[Style Number]{.underline}: HL06CS-01

[Garment Description]{.underline}: Men's polo style pullover, 45%
cotton, 35% viscose, 20% cashmere, jersey knit, rib knit spread collar,
three button placket, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, rib knit bottom.

[HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count]{.underline}: 17
stitches per 2 centimeters

[HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Stitch Count]{.underline}: 17
stitches per 2 centimeters

[Garment Construction]{.underline}: Not knit to shape

-   Back panel -- The two marker holes are not sufficient to delineate
    the rear neckline. Contour shaping or clear and continuous lines of
    demarcation are required.

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6110.20.2069

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 338

[Style Number]{.underline}: FA06CS-09

[Garment Description]{.underline}: Men's intarsia knit argyle vest, 45%
cotton, 35% viscose, 20% cashmere, rib knit mitered V-neckline,
oversized armholes finished with rib knit edging, rib knit bottom.

[HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count]{.underline}: 12
stitches per 2 centimeters

[HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Stitch Count]{.underline}: 12
stitches per 2 centimeters

[Garment Construction]{.underline}:

The knit to shape provisions are not applicable. The provisions of
Chapter 61, Statistical Note 6 do not apply to garments classified as
vests.

[HTSUS Number]{.underline}: 6110.20.2030

[Textile Category Number]{.underline}: 359

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 Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski, Director

National Commodity Specialist Division