CLA-2-42:S:N:N5:353 889131
Mr. Michael B. Fishman
Ajari Int'l., Ltd.
8020 Queenair Drive Suite D
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
RE: The tariff classification of a leather and textile sweater
from Korea and Taiwan .
Dear Mr. Fishman:
In your letter dated August 6, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 1003 is a sweater consisting of
leather and textile in which the leather comprises approximately
75% of the garment. The essiential character is imparted by the
leather portion. The entire front of the garment consists of
leather with a ribbed knit neckline and waistband. The sleeves and
the back of the garment are of knit fabric with a leather yoke.
The applicable subheading for style 1003 will be 4203.10.4085,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of
leather or of composition leather: Other, other: Men's and boys'.
The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem.
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