The tariff classification of a woman's jacket from China, Hong Kong and Macau.

NY I83023 June 25, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 I83023 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.32.2030 Terry Mucci QT Services Group, Inc. 4 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's jacket from China, Hong Kong and Macau. Dear Sir/ Madame: In your letter dated June 10, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of QT Services Group, Inc. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 31-4030 is a woman’s jacket constructed from 100 percent cotton canvas woven fabric. The jacket features long sleeves with buttoned tabs, a collar and lapels, two patch pockets below the waist, a shirttail bottom and a full front opening secured by three buttons. The applicable subheading for style 31-4030 will be 6204.32.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): suit-type jackets and blazers: of cotton: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem. Style 31-4030 falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China, Hong Kong and Macau are currently subject to quota restraints 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division