The tariff classification of men’s and women’s laminated knit jackets from China.

N021410 February 1, 2008 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.30.2010; 6102.30.2010 Ms. Lyn Antunes Norman Krieger, Inc. 921 West Artesia Blvd, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 RE: The tariff classification of men’s and women’s laminated knit jackets from China. Dear Ms. Antunes: In your letter dated December 19, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Asics America Corp. As requested, your samples will be returned. Style MT0859 “Ryker Softshell for Men” is a men’s jacket constructed from a laminated fabric consisting of an outer layer of 100% polyester flat knit fabric, a middle layer of a polyurethane film, and an inner layer of 100% polyester flat knit fabric. The polyurethane film is not visible in cross section. The garment is slightly tapered to the body and features a self-fabric stand-up collar; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long sleeves with partially elasticized cuffs and hook and loop closures on each cuff; a zippered pocket on the left chest; two zippered slash pockets below the waist; a mesh lining on the front panels; reflective screen printed logos on the left shoulder and at the rear neckline; and a straight bottom with a drawcord and cordlocks and a tail. Style WT0884 “Hali Softshell for Women” is a women’s jacket constructed from a laminated fabric consisting of an outer layer of 100% polyester flat knit fabric, a middle layer of a polyurethane film, and an inner layer of 100% polyester flat knit fabric. The polyurethane film is not visible in cross section. The garment is slightly tapered to the body and features a self-fabric stand-up collar with a snap closure; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long sleeves with partially elasticized cuffs and hook and loop closures on each cuff; a zippered pocket on the left chest; two zippered slash pockets below the waist; a partial mesh lining on the front panels and at the rear yoke; reflective screen printed logos on the front collar and the back yoke; and a straight bottom with a drawcord and cordlocks and a curved tail. Because the polyurethane membrane is not visible to the naked eye, classification in HTSUS 6113 is precluded. In addition, because the garment is of knit construction, classification as a water resistant garment is not available. Consequently, the applicable subheading for Style MT0859 “Ryker Softshell for Men” will be 6101.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for: men’s or boys’ 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 rate of duty is 28.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style WT0884 “Hali Softshell for Women” will be 6102.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for: women’s or girls’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers, and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: other than those of heading 6104: of man-made fibers: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty 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/. Style MT0859 “Ryker Softshell for Men” falls within textile category designation 634. Style WT0884 “Hali Softshell for Women” falls within textile category designation 635. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division