The tariff classification of women’s knit jackets from China

NY M81091 March 17, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:359 M81091 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.20.0010 Tonya Whiteis Nike, Inc. One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, OR 97005-6453 RE: The tariff classification of women’s knit jackets from China Dear Ms. Whiteis: In your letter dated February 27, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Two samples of women’s knit jackets were submitted and will be returned as you have requested. Style 127211 is a jacket made of 80% cotton, 20% polyester finely knit fabric. The cut and sewn garment features long sleeves, a full front zippered opening with a zip through mock neck, front pockets and snugly fitting rib knit cuffs and waistband. Style 128182 is a jacket made of 80% cotton, 20% polyester finely knit fabric. The cut and sewn garment features long sleeves, a full front zippered opening, a hood, front pockets and snugly fitting rib knit cuffs and waistband. The applicable subheading for the jackets will be 6102.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ overcoats…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. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The jackets fall within textile category designation 335. 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 Camille Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division