The tariff classification of a women’s reversible jacket from China

NY M84819 August 04, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 M84819 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6202.93.5011 Ms. Susan Morelli Converse, Inc. One High St. North Andover, MA 01845 RE: The tariff classification of a women’s reversible jacket from China Dear Ms. Morelli: In your letter dated July 6, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style SKU 1W032706, is a women’s reversible outerwear garment with a full front opening secured by a zipper with a reversible pull. One side is made from a 100% wool jersey knit fabric with a sweater-like appearance and has pockets at the waist. The second side is made from a 100% nylon woven fabric diamond-quilted to a light nonwoven batting. The jacket has rib knit cuffs, collar and waistband dyed to coordinate with each side of the garment. The applicable subheading for style 1W032706 will be 6202.93.5011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other women’s anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 27.7 percent 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/. This jacket falls within textile category designation 635. 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 William Raftery at 646-733-3047. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division