CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 882425
Ms. Astra Galins
Chess King
44 Hammond Street
Worcester, MA 01610-1524
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit jackets from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Galins:
In your letter dated January 28, 1993, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Style No. 66600A is a man's long sleeved jacket which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit fabric which is
napped on the inside surface and 100 percent nylon, quilted woven
fabric containing 100 percent polyester polyfil material. The
garment features a full front opening with a zipper closure; long
sleeves with elasticized rib knit cuffs; a hood with a drawstring
closure; pouch pockets at the waist; and an elasticized rib knit
waistband. The knit portions of the garment consist of the
entire front panel, including the pocket fronts; and the
elasticized cuffs and waistband. The woven portions consist of
the hood; the entire back panel; the long sleeves; and a one-
half inch wide edging on the pouch pocket.
Style No. 66600B is a man's long sleeved jacket which is
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit fabric which is
napped on the inside surface and 100 percent nylon, quilted woven
fabric containing 100 percent polyester polyfil material. The
garment features a full front opening with a zipper closure; long
sleeves with elasticized rib knit cuffs; a hood with a drawstring
closure; pouch pockets and the waist; and an elasticized rib knit
waistband. The knit portions of the garment consist of the
entire front and back panels; the pocket fronts; and the
elasticized cuffs and waistband. The woven portions consist of
the hood; the long sleeves; and a one-half inch wide edging on
the pouch pocket.
As requested, your samples will be returned.
The essential character of both garments is imparted by the
knit portions. Consequently, the applicable HTS subheading for
Styles 66600A and 66600B will be 6101.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: men's or
boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-
jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or
crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: of cotton: men's.
The duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem.
Both garments fall within textile category designation 334.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport