The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from China and/or Hong Kong

NY H80373 May 16, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 H80373 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0075 Mr. David Sherman Ann Taylor 1372 Broadway New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from China and/or Hong Kong Dear Mr. Sherman: In your letter dated March 30, 2001, you requested a classification ruling. This letter replaces NY ruling G88811, dated April 16, 2001. You have indicated that you have modified the subject garment by removing the shoulder pads. Style 54-55111 is a woman’s jacket constructed from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex woven fabric. The jacket features long hemmed sleeves, a collar, a lining, one button at the neck and a full front zippered opening. The applicable subheading for style 54-55111 will be 6211.42.0075, 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 cotton: jackets and jacket-type garments, excluded from heading 6202. The rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem. Style 54-55111 falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China and Hong Kong are currently subject to a visa requirement 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 negotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), 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 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