The tariff classification of a men’s reversible knit jacket from China

NY M84825 August 03, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M84825 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.30.2010 Mr. Harry Katsaros Nik & Associates 800 S. Hindry Avenue, Unit A Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s reversible knit jacket from China Dear Mr. Katsaros: In a letter dated June 24, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Montage International Importing. As requested, your sample is being returned. Style 3567 is a men’s reversible jacket constructed from a laminated fabric consisting of an outer layer of a 100% polyester, finely knit, brushed pile fabric bonded to a contrasting color inner layer that is also composed of a 100% percent polyester, finely knit, brushed pile fabric. The jacket features a pointed collar, a full front opening secured by six reversible left-over-right snap closures, long vented sleeves with a tight fitting one-snap closure on the cuffs, and a straight bottom. One side of the garment has two patch pockets on the chest. The other side has two inset chest pockets with zipper closures. The applicable subheading for Style 3567 will be 6101.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: of man-made fibers: other: other: men’s. The duty rate is 28.2% 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/. We note that this jacket is marked with the country of origin by means of a fabric label sewn inside one of the pockets. Customs has ruled that country of origin marking on reversible outerwear garments by means of a sewn-in label in one of the pockets and an additional hangtag affixed through the neck with a plastic anchor meets the marking requirements provided the label and hangtag are legibly, conspicuously and permanently marked in accordance with Section 304 TA (19 U.S.C. 1304) and 19 CFR Part 134. Textile fiber products imported into the U.S. must also be labeled in accordance with the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act and the rules promulgated thereunder by the Federal Trade Commission, for which U.S. Customs does not issue rulings. Information on these labeling requirements may be obtained at the FTC website at WWW.FTC.GOV. The jacket falls within textile category designation 634. 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 Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division