The tariff classification of a men’s down filled padded sleeveless jacket from China

N081586 November 16, 2009 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:WA:357 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6201.92.1000 Mr. Karl F. Krueger Radix Group International dba DHL Global Forwarding 2660 20th Street Port Huron, MI 48060 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s down filled padded sleeveless jacket from China Dear Mr. Krueger: In your letter dated October 21, 2009, on behalf of Orvis Company, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted, Orvis style number 0T3X, is a men’s hip-length padded sleeveless jacket with a shell composed of a woven quilted 100% cotton fabric that has a wax coating. The garment is lined with a woven 100% nylon fabric and has an 80% white goose down/20% feather fill. The fill contains 10 percent or more by weight of down. The coating is not visible as that term is defined in the tariff, therefore HTS 6210 does not apply. The padded sleeveless jacket has a stand-up collar with corduroy fabric on the inner portion of the collar, oversized armholes, a full front opening secured by a zipper closure and an overlapping flap with seven snap closures that covers the front zipper area. The garment has two large double entry bellows pockets below the waist that are secured by a flap with two snap closures, an inner pocket with a hook and loop fastener and a bottom hem that is cut straight with round sides. The applicable subheading for the padded sleeveless jacket will be 6201.92.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for men’s or boys’ anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets): of cotton: Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down. The rate of duty will be 4.4. percent. 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 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 W. Raftery at (646) 733-3047. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division