NY 848497
CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 848497
Ms. Ellen Lombardi
The Donna Karan Co.
250 W. 39th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's suit-type jacket from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Lombardi:
In your letter dated December 29, 1989, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 62671A, which you describe as
a "collar shirt", is a woman's suit-type jacket. The garment is cut
and sewn from 100% rayon, woven fabric, and its outershell consists of
eight panels (four at the front and four at the back) sewn together
lengthwise.
The garment features long sleeves, the ends of which are folded
up and vented (slit); a full lining; a full, frontal opening secured
by eight, thread-reinforced buttons; two front pockets located below
the waist; a wide, heart-shaped neckline; and a pointed collar, the
outermost area of which rests on the shoulders. The garment is
designed for wear over other outer garments.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6204.39.3010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for women's suit-type jackets and blazers, of other textile materials.
The rate of duty will be 29 percent ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 635. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category 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