The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Hong Kong

NY K83249 March 17, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 K83249 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.20.0010 Mr. Peter Weinrauch Import Commodity Group LTD. 131 East Merrick Road Valley Stream, New York 11580 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Weinrauch: In your letter dated February 13, 2004, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Keys USA, New York, New York. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style 303245, is a woman’s jacket constructed from 80% cotton, 20% polyester french terry knit fabric. The garment features a hood with a woven seersucker lining, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, a full front zippered opening, kangaroo pockets and a rib knit bottom that provides a tightening at the waist. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6102.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104: of cotton: women’s. The duty rate will be 15.9% ad valorem. The jacket falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements this product from Hong Kong is subject to quota and requires 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 Mike Crowley at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division