CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:357 802345
Mr. Bradford J. Briskey
Lane Bryant
2300 Southeastern Avenue
P.O. Box 1947
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1947
RE: The tariff classification of a women's reversible poncho
from Korea, GRI 3(c)
Dear Mr. Briskey:
In your letter dated September 19, 1994, you requested a
classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being
returned as you requested.
The item in question, style 19065, is a reversible poncho,
one side of which is made from a woven 55% cotton/45% polyester
fabric, the other of which is made from a woven 100% acrylic
fabric. The garment features a full front opening secured by five
metal snaps, a collar and a single button along each side
opening. Both sides of the garment have slant pockets at the
waist.
The applicable subheading for the poncho will be
6202.13.4020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other women's overcoats, carcoats,
capes, cloaks and similar coats of man-made fibers. The duty
rate will be 29.5 percent ad valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation 635.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Korea are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport