The tariff classification of a coverlet from Hong Kong.

NY F88186 July 5, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 F88186 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.10.1000 Ms. Elizabeth Rizzo DKNY The Donna Karen Company 600 Gotham Parkway Carlstadt, NJ 07072 RE: The tariff classification of a coverlet from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Rizzo: In your letter dated June 26, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with the ruling request will be returned to you.. The submitted sample, called a Style No. P300046V Coverlet, is constructed of 96% wool, 4% polyester knit fabric. The coverlet is tube-shaped, leaving an opening at the top and bottom to form the item. It is sleeveless, and extends from the shoulders, covering to the mid-abdomen area. At the sides, it extends approximately to the elbows. Literature you provided shows the item is worn over a turtleneck sweater. The Explanatory Notes (EN) to heading 6117, HTSUSA, state that “the heading covers, inter alia, shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils, and the like.” (emphasis added). The EN to heading 6214, HTSUSA, states in relevant part: Shawls. These are usually square, triangular or circular, and large enough to cover the head and shoulders. Style No. P300046V resembles a shawl in length and affords elemental protection to the wearer. The item will be classified as a clothing accessory. The applicable subheading for the Style No. P300046V Coverlet will be 6117.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Of wool or fine animal hair.” The duty rate will be 9.8 percent ad valorem. Style No. P300046V Coverlet falls within textile category designation 459. 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 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 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division