CLA-2-62:EPI25 C88835
Alpha Robinson
Import Compliance Analyst
Lerner New York
460 West 33 Street
New York, NY 10001
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's coat from Korea
Dear Ms. Robinson:
In your letter dated June 9, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The garment, Style #8530, is a woman's thigh-length coat
constructed of 100% nylon fabric. The coat features long hemmed
sleeves, a full frontal opening secured by five buttons which are
concealed by a flap over the placket, a pointed collar and two
welt pockets with button-secured flaps below the waist. The coat
has a self fabric belt which is held in place by three belt
loops. The sample submitted for Customs examination will be
returned to you under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6202.13.4020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other women's overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks and
similar articles, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be
28.8 percent ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 635.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Korea 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,
Carol Rackley
Service Port Director
El Paso, Texas