The tariff classification of a men’s down jacket from China.

NY L85149 June 15, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:TA:3:353 L85149 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6201.93.1000 Ms. Jeannine Greener Eddie Bauer, Inc. P.O. Box 97000 Redmond, WA 98073-9700 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s down jacket from China. Dear Ms. Greener: In your letter dated May 18, 2005 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 001-2619 is a men’s regular size down jacket with an outer shell of woven 56% nylon/44% polyester fabric. You state that the down is 15.63% of the weight of the garment. The jacket has a full front button closure, two chest pockets and two side slit pockets. The sleeves have a button cuff closure and the bottom has a shirttail hem with side slits. Style 001-2620 is an identical down jacket for tall sizes.  The applicable subheading for styles 001-0219 and 001-2620 will be 6201.93.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Men’s or boys’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6203: Anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets) Of man-made fibers: containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down." The duty rate will be 4.4% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 653. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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