CLA-2-61:K:TO:B7:I14 G88184
Mr. Yves Paul
Donnkenny Apparel Inc.
1411 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a women's boiled wool knit coats from
Thailand
Dear Mr. Paul:
In your letter dated February 27, 2001, you requested a classification ruling.
Style number 221679 is a woman's coat constructed from a 100% boiled wool knit fabric. The coat is knee-length and has a full-front opening with no closures. Other features include a v-shaped neckline, long sleeves and two front pockets. Style number 221680 is a woman's coat constructed from a 100% boiled wool knit fabric. The coat is knee-length and has a full-front opening with eight large snap closures. Other features include a collar, long sleeves and a tie belt at the waist. The samples are being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the garments will be 6102.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for women's knit coats of wool. The duty rate will be 17.5% ad valorem plus 59.6 cents per kilogram.
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The garments fall within textile category designation 435. As products of Thailand, this merchandise is subject to quota and visa requirements based upon international textile trade agreements.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should be verified at the time of shipment.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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.
If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact Field Import Specialist Mary Franklin at 718-553-1630 or National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at 212-637-7077.
Sincerely,
Susan T. Mitchell
Area Director
JFK Airport