CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:357 887979
Mr. Steve Aronson
The North Face
999 Harrison Street
Berkeley, California 94710
RE: The tariff classification of a man's trousers with a
detachable bib from China
Dear Mr. Aronson:
In your letter dated June 30, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
The sample submitted, "Work Bib II", style 70705, is a man's pair of
low-rise bib pants composed of a woven 100% nylon fabric shell visibly
coated on the inner surface of some portions with a "Supplex III Ultrex"
lamination and on the remainder of the inner surface with a "1000 D
Cordura 1.5 polyurethane" visible coating. The garment is lined with a
woven 100% nylon lining.
The pants have a removable pouch which forms a front bib. The pouch
is held to the garment by two snaps and two plastic buckles at the bottom
of the bib and two plastic buckles at the top. The bottom snaps and
plastic buckles attach to the garment's front waist, and the top plastic
buckles attach to the elasticized suspenders sewn onto the back of the
garment. The bib has two open pockets secured by flaps with snap closures
and two zippered pockets, and can be used to store tools. The tools can be
held to the garment by the two left side strap extensions that have
"VELCRO"-type fasteners. When the bib is removed the pants have a front
rise of approximatedly 3 inches. The pants feature a fly front opening
covered by an overlapping flap with three snaps and a "VELCRO"-type
fastener. There are two zippered front pockets below the waist. A system
of zippers is located along the length of each leg and encircles the back
of the pants. The zippers are covered on the lower portion of the legs by
an overlapping flap with four snaps. The inner ankle cuffs are secured by
an adjustable "VELCRO"-type fastener. Embroidered onto the left leg is
"The North Face" trade name. One each side of the waist area there is a
knit fabric insert. Woven fabric inserts on each side of the garment have
pockets which also can be used to store tools.
The pair of pants and removable bib are considered composite goods
with the essential character imparted by the pants, which governs the
classification.
The sample is being returned to you.
The applicable subheading for this item will be 6210.40.1035,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907:
Other men's or boys' garments: of man-made fibers: other: trousers,
breeches and shorts. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad valorem.
The pair of pants fall within textile category designation 647. Based
upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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