CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:357 802361
Mr. Mark S. Rosen
FPA Customs Brokers, Inc.
152-31 134th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11434-35-5
RE: The tariff classification of two men's shirt-styled jackets
from India
Dear Mr. Rosen:
In your letter dated September 19, 1994, on behalf of Elliot
& Kastle, you requested a classification ruling. Two samples were
submitted. Both are composed of shell fabrics stated to be a
blend of 70% wool/30% rayon and other fibers.
Style 633-14FL is a pullover with a half-zipper. It has two
chest pockets with buttoned flaps, side vents, a leather pointed
collar and ribbed knit cuffs. It is unlined and is made from
fabric weighing approximately 14.5 ounces per square yard. The
fabric is heavily napped.
Style 636-03FL has a full-front opening secured by six metal
buttons which close left over right. It has a lining consisting
of a woven nylon fabric quilted to polyester filling. This
garment also has chest pockets with buttoned flaps, slant pockets
at the waist, buttoned cuffs, a curved bottom and a pointed
collar. The shell fabric weighs approximately 10 ounces per
square yard.
A weight breakdown was provided with your inquiry, but it
appears that the weights for the shell fabrics of the two
garments were transposed. This reply is based on the weights as
found in the samples.
The applicable subheading for the two garments will be
6201.91.2011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for anoraks, windbreakers and similar
articles of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 52.9
cents per kilo plus 21 percent ad valorem.
These jackets fall within textile category designation 434.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
India are subject to 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