CLA-2-PD:TC:MEF G 28
Ms. Angela Tumbarello
Traffic Department
CYRK, Inc.
3 Pond Road
Gloucester, Ma. 01930
RE: The tariff classification of Children's Fleece and/or
Nylon Fleece Lined Jacket Convertible into Nylon
Backpack from Korea, China, and Guatemala
Dear Ms. Tumbarello:
In your letter dated October 20, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample is described as a Children's Backpack
with permanently attached Fleece Jacket stored inside the
circumference of a zippered compartment. The back of the 100%
Polyester Fleece Jacket is 430 denier packcloth which forms
the backpack. Option two of the jacket is a 70-denier Ripstop
nylon shell with 100% Polyester Fleece Lining. This article
also features padded adjustable shoulder straps and a storage
compartment which will contain a 32-ounce removable water bladder
with hose. The children's size range will be 4-20.
The applicable subheading for the Children's Fleece Jacket
Convertible into Nylon Backpack will be 6102.30.2020, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks
(including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles,
knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104: Of
man-made fibers: Other: Other: Girls'. The rate of duty will
be 29.5%.
The children's jacket/backpack falls within textile
category designation 635. Based upon international textile
trade agreements, products of Korea and China 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. 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Carole E. Graves
Port Director
Port of Baltimore