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

N028220 June 11, 2008 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:WA:356 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.20.0010 Ms. Wendy A. Klarman American Cargo Express 435 Division Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit jackets from China. Dear Ms. Klarman: In your letter dated May 8, 20087, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Ecko Complex LLC. As requested, your samples will be returned. Style 33350 is a men’s jacket constructed from 55% cotton, 45% polyester, finely knit fabric. Style 33350 has a self-fabric stand up collar with a rib knit lining; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long, raglan sleeves with rib knit cuffs; two inset pockets below the waist; a screen print design with embroidery and flocking on the front panel; embroidered designs on the back panel; and a rib knit bottom. Style 33237 is a men’s jacket constructed from 55% cotton, 45% polyester, finely knit fabric. Style 33237 has a self-fabric stand up collar with a woven fabric lining; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long, raglan sleeves with rib knit cuffs; a zippered pocket on the left sleeve with three small utility pockets sewn on the outside; side entry pockets below the waist; two bellows pockets below the waist with flaps and hook and loop closures; a zippered pocket on the right chest; embroidery on the left chest; appliqués, embroidery and flocking on the back panel; and a rib knit bottom. Style 33342 is a men’s jacket constructed from 55% cotton, 45% polyester, finely knit fabric. Style 33342 has a self-fabric stand up collar with a rib kit lining; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long, raglan sleeves with rib knit cuffs; two inset pockets below the waist; a woven fabric label with an embroidered appliqué on the left sleeve and on the right pocket; a printed design on the front and back panels; embroidery on the front panels; and a rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading for Styles 33350, 33237 and 33342 will be 6101.20.0010 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 cotton: men’s. The rate of duty is 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/. Styles 33350, 33237 and 33342 fall within textile category designation 334. 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