CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 D85186
Mr. Ken Huynh
Basic Elements
1016 S. Vail Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's jacket from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Huynh:
In your letter dated November 23, 1998 and additional
information submitted on November 25, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style number 027008 is a woman's jacket constructed from 100%
cotton, knit fabric that is napped on the inside surface. The
garment features a drawstring hood; long sleeves with ribbed cuffs;
a full front opening with a zipper closure; two front pockets below
the waist and a ribbed bottom.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6102.20.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for women's overcoats....and similar articles, knitted,
other than those of heading 6104. The duty rate will be 16.5% ad
valorem for 1998 and 1999.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 335.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong
Kong are subject to quota 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. 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mike Crowley at 212-466-5852.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division