CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:357 806059
Ms. Linda M. Myatt
Tower Group International, Inc.
One Clay Place
P.O. Box 20729
Atlanta, Georgia 30320-0729
RE: The tariff classification of a man's poncho from Thailand
Dear Ms. Myatt:
In your letter dated January 16, 1995, on behalf of Adidas
America, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
The sample submitted, "Rain Poncho" article number 229812,
color black, is a man's poncho constructed of a woven 100% nylon
fabric. The garment will also be imported in different colors
under article numbers 229813, 229814, 229815 and 229816. In a
telephone conversation you stated that the garment is coated with
a 600mm polyurethane for water resistance.
The coating is not "visible," as that term is defined in the
tariff, therefore HTS 6210 does not apply.
The poncho is a pullover calf-length garment that is free
hanging from the shoulders with no armholes. The garment has an
attached hood with a drawcord tightening and is secured by three
snap closures which extend down the length of the garment on each
side. The front of the garment features the "Adidas" trade name
and logo.
The garment is being returned to you as you have requested.
The applicable subheading for the poncho will be
6201.13.4030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other men's overcoats, carcoats, capes,
cloaks and similar coats, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will
be 29.3 percent.
The poncho falls within textile category designation 634.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Thailand are presently subject to quota restraints 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