K84193 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a leather and textile jacket from China.

Issued April 13, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4203.10.4060

Headings: 4203

Product description

The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample #TK04-JP001 is a woman’s leather and textile jacket. The two front panels of the jacket are made of leather. The back, sleeves, mock turtleneck and trim are made of knit 100% acrylic fabric. The jacket has a full front snap closure and two pockets at the waist. The essential character of the garment is imparted by the leather portion. The jacket does not have anorak features and therefore cannot be classified in 4203.10.4010 as you have suggested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the leather jacket #TK04-JP001, will be 4203.10.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Other, Coats and jackets: Women's, girls' and infants.

Full text

NY K84193 April 13, 2004 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:353 K84193 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.10.4060 Ms. Elizabeth M. Cantu JC Penny Purchasing Copr. P.O. Box 10001 Dallas, TX 75301 RE: The tariff classification of a leather and textile jacket from China. Dear Ms. Cantu: In your letter dated March 10, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample #TK04-JP001 is a woman’s leather and textile jacket. The two front panels of the jacket are made of leather. The back, sleeves, mock turtleneck and trim are made of knit 100% acrylic fabric. The jacket has a full front snap closure and two pockets at the waist. The essential character of the garment is imparted by the leather portion. The jacket does not have anorak features and therefore cannot be classified in 4203.10.4010 as you have suggested. The applicable subheading for the leather jacket #TK04-JP001, will be 4203.10.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Other, Coats and jackets: Women's, girls' and infants. The duty rate will be 6 percent ad valorem. 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

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