CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 864298
Ms. Bonnie DeVane
Rogers & Brown Custom Brokers, Inc.
348 Shipyard Boulevard
Hanover Center, Station 1
P.O. Box 5406
Wilmington, N.C. 28403-4155
RE: The tariff classification of a man's track suit from the
Philippines
Dear Ms. DeVane:
In your letter dated June 12, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.
The sample submitted, style number 7550, is a man's track
suit consisting of a jacket and pair of trousers constructed of
outershells composed of a woven 100% nylon fabric. The garments
are lined with a knit 65% polyester/35% cotton fabric.
The jacket features contrasting colored fabric inserts.
There is a full front opening secured by a heavy-duty zipper
closure that extends to the top of the collar. The sleeve cuffs
and waistband are elasticized. Two front slash pockets are
located at the waist.
The pair of trousers has an elasticized waistband with a
drawstring tightening. There are two side seam pockets below the
waist. The ankle cuffs are elasticized and feature a zipper
opening.
The applicable subheading for the trousers will be 6211.33.0030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for other men's garments, of man-made fibers, track suits, trousers.
The duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6211.33.0035,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for other men's garments, of man-made fibers, track suits, other. The
duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The trousers fall within textile category designation 647. The
jacket falls within textile category designation 634. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of the Philippines are
presently subject to quota restraints 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. 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