The tariff classification of a woman's jacket-like garment from Hong Kong

NY G85892 February 26, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 G85892 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.49.1080 Mr. Djibril Makalou Ann Taylor, Inc. 1372 Broadway New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's jacket-like garment from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Makalou: In your letter dated January 19, 2001, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 41-54658 is a woman’s woven jacket-like garment constructed from 100 percent silk georgette fabric. The garment extends from the shoulders to slightly below the waist and features a full front opening secured by one button, long sleeves with double ruffles at the bottom and a collar. This garment will also be imported in petite sizes under style number 61-57650. The applicable subheading for style 41-54658 will be 6211.49.1080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women’s or girls’: of other textile materials: containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste: jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202. The rate of duty will be 3.2 percent ad valorem. Style 41-54658 falls within textile category designation 735. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are not currently subject to quota or visa requirements. 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 212-637-7080. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division