The tariff classification of hunting vests from China.

NY I87475 November 6, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 I87475 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.3060; 6211.32.0070 Mr. John Pellegrini Ross & Hardies 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022-3219 RE: The tariff classification of hunting vests from China. Dear Mr. Pellegrini: In your letter dated October 18, 2002, on behalf of Paris Asia, Ltd., you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you. You have submitted two samples. Style 14534401 is a man’s hunting vest composed of a knit mesh fabric of 100 percent polyester. The knit mesh makes up more than 60 percent of the visible surface of the garment. The vest also features 100% polyester woven fabric forming two quilted panels at the shoulders and the trim outlining the garment. The vest also features a full frontal opening secured with a zipper closure, two pockets at the waist and a game pocket in the back. The game pocket is partially lined with a woven man-made fiber fabric. Style 14534803 is a man’s hunting vest. The entire front of the vest and approximately the top third of the back is a woven fabric of 55 % cotton and 45% polyester fabric. The balance of the back is nylon and makes up a zippered game bag. The vest features a full frontal opening with a zippered closure and two bellow pockets at the waist with snap closures. There is a chest pocket and elastic shell holders on both sides of the chest. The shoulders are quilted. You state that styles 14534801, 14534802, 14534804, 14534807 and 14534809 are identical to style 14534801, except for the color of the camouflage print. The applicable subheading for Style 14534401 will be 6114.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other, other: men’s or boys’. The duty rate will be 15.1 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Styles 14534801, 14534802, 14534803, 14534804, 14534807 and 14534809 will be 6211.32.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits . . . other garments, men’s or boys’: of cotton, vests. The duty rate will be 8.2 percent ad valorem. Style 14534401falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Styles 14534801, 14534802, 14534803, 14534804, 14534807 and 14534809 fall within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of 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 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division