The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from the Philippines.

NY F81723 February 10, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 F81723 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.30.2010 Ms. Sandra Kobs Kohl’s Department Stores, Corporate Offices N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from the Philippines. Dear Ms. Kobs: In your letter, dated January 12, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style AW3503 is a men’s jacket constructed from 100 percent polyester, finely knit fabric that is napped on the inside and outside surfaces. Style AW3503 features a full front opening with a zippered closure; a convertible collar; long sleeves with self-fabric covered elastic cuffs; side seam pockets below the waist; and a self-fabric covered elastic bottom. The applicable subheading for Style AW3503 will be 6101.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: men’s or boys’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: of man-made fibers: other: other: men's. The rate of duty will be 28.9 percent ad valorem. Style AW3503 falls within textile category designation 634. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the Philippines are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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 affected 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 this ruling letter or the control number listed above should be provided with 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 212-637-7081. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division