CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:357 D80972
Mr. John Imbrogulio
Nordstrom
1321 Second Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
RE: The tariff classification of a men's jacket from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Imbrogulio:
In your letter dated August 19, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned
as you requested.
The item in question, style 4888A305, is made from a shell
fabric of 100% woven wool and has a viscose lining. It has long
sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a full-front opening with six button
closures, two inserted pockets with flaps at the waist, one
external and one internal chest pocket, two back vents, a back seam
and a pointed, contrasting collar.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6201.91.2011,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles
of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 51.6 cents/kg.
plus 20.5% ad valorem.
This jacket falls within textile category designation 434.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong
Kong 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. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist W. Raftery at 212-466-5851.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division