CLA-2-62:S:N:N3:357 875874
Ms. Christy Miller
Nike, Inc.
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
RE: The tariff classification of men's jackets and pants made
with "Clima F.I.T." fabric from Thailand
Dear Ms. Miller:
In your letter dated June 24, 1992, you requested a
classification ruling. Two sample garments and piece goods were
submitted. Both garments are made with an outershell of woven
polyester microfiber fabric with a yarn count stated to be
153x119. The garments were destroyed in analysis.
Style 110187 is a men's jacket with a full-front zipper
opening covered by a storm flap, a snap-off hood with an
elasticized drawstring and two cord locks, zippered side pockets
at the waist, elasticized cuffs and drawstring at the bottom and
an open back yoke covering a partial mesh lining.
The pants, style 110125, have an elasticized waistband with
a drawstring but no opening, zippered side pockets, elasticized
cuffs and vertical zipper openings extending up from the ankle.
According to your correspondence the garments have an
application of a durable water repellent finish. The garments
were tested by our laboratory and were found to meet the
requirements of HTS Chapter 62 Additional U.S. Note 2.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be
6201.93.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other men's or boys' anoraks,
windbreakers and similar articles of man-made fibers, water
resistant. The duty rate will be 7.6% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the pants will be
6203.43.3500, HTS, which provides for other men's or boys'
trousers of synthetic fibers, water resistant. The duty rate will
be 7.6% ad valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 634 and
the pants fall within category 647. Based upon international
textile trade agreements products of Thailand are 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