CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 876520
6211.43.0040
Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10018
RE: The tariff classification of three women's warmup suits from
Taiwan
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated July 16, 1992, you requested a
classification ruling.
The samples submitted, style numbers P1031, W1264 and W1254
are three women's warmup suits consisting of a windbreaker-type
jacket and pair of trousers. The jackets and trousers are
constructed of outershells composed of a woven 100% nylon
trilobal fabric. Each garment is lined with a knit 65%
polyester/35% cotton jersey fabric.
The jacket of style P1031 has a stand-up collar, shoulder
pads and a full front opening with a heavy-duty zipper closure.
The zipper closure extends to the top of the collar. An
overlapping flap with two buttons covers the zipper area.
Embroidered onto the overlapping flap are patches depicting a
flag pole and sails. There are two front pockets at the waist.
The jacket is color blocked and has blue and white piping on the
front placket and pockets. The sleeve cuffs and waistband are
elasticized. The trousers of style P1031 have an elasticized
waistband with an inner drawcord tightening. Below the waistband
there are two side seam pockets. At the bottom of each trouser
leg there is an elasticized ankle cuff and a zipper opening.
The jacket of style number W1264 features color blocking and
has blue and white piping trim surrounding the garment's front,
back, collar and sleeves. There is a stand-up collar with a full
front opening secured by a heavy-duty zipper closure. The zipper
closure extends to the top of the collar. The garment has
shoulder pads and elasticized sleeve cuffs and waistband. There
are two oversized front pockets with an unsecured large opening
at the top. The trousers of style number W1264 have an
elasticized waistband with an inner drawcord tightening. Below
the waistband there are two side seam pockets. At the bottom of
each trouser leg there is an elasticized ankle cuff.
The jacket of style number W1254 has shoulder pads, a stand-
up collar with a drawcord and plastic cord stoppers and a full
front opening with a heavy-duty zipper closure which extends to
the top of the collar. On the outer portion of the collar there
is an overlay of fabric. The overlay fabric is secured to the
collar by three snaps. An overlay of fabric is also featured on
the front chest. The jacket's sleeve cuffs and waistband are
elasticized. There are two zippered front pockets at the waist.
A color blocking insert is located on the back of each sleeve.
Piping trim is featured across the front chest and surrounds
each sleeve. The trousers of style number W1254 have an
elasticized waistband with an inner drawcord tightening. Below
the waistband there are two side seam pockets. Piping trim is
featured on the outside seam along the length of each trouser
leg. At the bottom of each trouser leg there is an elasticized
ankle cuff.
The samples are being returned to you as you have requested.
The jacket of style W1254 is of a design which is not
principally used for athletic activity. Therefore, this style is
not classifiable as a track suit.
The applicable subheading for the jackets of style numbers
P1031 and W1254 will be 6211.43.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments,
women's or girls', of man-made fibers, track suits: other. The
duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the trousers of style numbers
P1031 and W1254 will be 6211.43.0040, HTS, which provides for
other garments, women's or girls', of man-made fibers, track
suits: trousers. The duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the jacket of style number
W1264 will be 6202.93.5010, HTS, which provides for other women's
anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles, of man-made fibers,
other. The duty rate will be 29.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the trousers of style number
W1264 will be 6204.63.3510, HTS, which provides for other women's
trousers and breeches, of synthetic fibers. The duty rate will
be 30.4 percent ad valorem.
Each jacket of styles P1031, W1264 and W1254 falls within
textile category designation 635. Each pair of trousers of
styles P1031, W1264 and W1254 falls within textile category
designation 648. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Taiwan 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