CLA-2-62:S:N:N3:357 850697
Ms. Kristi L. Brokaw
Avia Athletic Footwear
P.O. Box 23309
Portland, OR 97223
RE: The tariff classification of women's woven nylon outerwear
from Thailand or Malaysia.
Dear Ms. Brokaw:
In your letter dated March 19, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Jacket style 2F16 is unlined and is characterized by a full-
front, zippered opening which extends into the collar, an
elasticized waistband and cuffs, pockets, and an embroidered
logo.
Jacket style 2F17 differs from 2F16 because of a lining at
the back.
The pants, style 2l10, are unlined, and are characterized by
an elasticized waistband through which a drawstring is threaded,
pockets, an embroidered logo, and a zipper which extends
vertically above each ankle.
You state that the trousers will be purchased in retail
stores separately from the jacket. The two garments are not put
up for sale together.
As you have requested, the sample garments are being
returned.
The applicable subheading for the pants will be
6204.63.3510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's other trousers and breeches of
synthetic fibers. The rate of duty will be 30.4% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the jackets will be
6202.93.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's other anoraks..., windbreakers
and similar articles...of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will
be 29.5% ad valorem.
The pants fall within textile category designation 648, and
the jackets within 635. Based upon international textile trade
agree- ments, products of Thailand or Malaysia are subject to
quota restraints and a visa requirement.
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