NY 858027
DEC 07 1990
CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 858027
Mr. Arthur Stein
ETA Import & Export Ltd.
248-06 Rockaway Blvd.
Suite 286
Jamaica, N.Y. 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a man's jacket and reversible
vest from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Stein:
In your letter dated November 13, 1990, on behalf of Caravelle
Fashions, you requested a classification ruling.
The sample submitted, style number 910, is a man's two-piece
garment set. The two-piece garment consists of a hip-length jacket and
a hip-length reversible vest which can be zippered together along the
front edges so as to be worn as one garment. Although the jacket and
vest are worn together each garment can also be worn separately and
will be classified as separate garments.
The jacket is constructed of a woven 100% nylon fabric shell and a
quilted nylon fabric lining. The reversible vest is composed of a 100%
rabbit fur on one side and a woven nylon fabric on the other. The
collar on the vest is composed completely of the rabbit fur.
The jacket features a full front opening with a heavy-duty zipper
closure as well as a secondary zipper for the attaching of the fur
vest. There is an overlapping flap secured by five metal buttons
covering the zipper area. There are two open front pockets with a
drawcord and plastic cord stopper at the waist, two front slash pockets
above the open pockets, and one pocket on the left sleeve. The sleeve
cuffs have a one button closure. The waistband is elasticized.
The reversible vest has a full front opening with a heavy- duty
zipper closure. There are two front slash pockets on the fur side and
two front slash pockets on the nylon fabric side.
The sample is being returned to you as you have requested.
The applicable subheading for the nylon jacket will be
6201.93.3510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar
articles, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 29.5 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the reversible fur/nylon vest will
be 4303.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other
articles of furskin, other. The duty rate will be 5.8 percent ad
valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 634. Based
upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are
not presently subject to quota restraints but a visa is required.
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. 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