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The tariff classification of a leather jacket and pants with silk inserts from India.

Issued July 2, 1990 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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85 853558 (July 2, 1990)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4203.10.4030

Headings: 4203

Product description

The jacket is a short blouson style made of leather with silk inserts that gives the jacket a patch work affect. Style #1299 has a standing collar and a front closure with a zipper and snaps. Style #1230 pictured with your letter is a pair of man's leather pants with silk inserts.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for style #1299 will be 4203.10.4030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other. The applicable subheading for style #1230 will be 4203.10.4085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other.

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NY 853558 July 2, 1990 CLA-2-42:S:N:N3H:353 853558 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.10.4030 Ms. Shari Farber - Dugal Ajari International, Ltd. 12105 Bayswater Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 RE: The tariff classification of a leather jacket and pants with silk inserts from India. Dear Ms. Faber - Dugal: In your letter dated June 8, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted, style #1299 is a man's jacket made of a combination of leather and silk. The jacket is a short blouson style made of leather with silk inserts that gives the jacket a patch work affect. Style #1299 has a standing collar and a front closure with a zipper and snaps. Style #1230 pictured with your letter is a pair of man's leather pants with silk inserts. The applicable subheading for style #1299 will be 4203.10.4030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other...other: Men's and boys. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style #1230 will be 4203.10.4085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other...other: Men's and boys'. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport

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