NY 858187
DEC 13 1990
CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 858187
Mr. James C. Alberdi
A.J. Arango, Inc.
P.O. Box 3007
Tampa, Florida 33601
RE: The tariff classification of a man's jacket, a man's pair of
trousers and a man's pair of swim trunks from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Alberdi:
In your letter dated November 16, 1990, on behalf of
Gabicci, you requested a classification ruling.
Three samples were submitted as follows: Item number 2P03 is a
man's lined jacket. The shell of the jacket is constructed of
contrasting colored fabric inserts composed of a 100% nylon fabric.
The garment features a full front opening with a heavy-duty zipper
closure. There are two zippered front pockets at the waist. The
sleeve cuffs and waistband are elasticized.
Item number P06 is a man's pair of lined trousers constructed of a
100% nylon fabric shell. The trousers have an elasticized waistband
with a drawstring tightening, two zippered pockets below the waist and
a zipper opening on the ankle cuffs. Contrasting colored fabric
inserts are located below the knees and on the ankle cuff openings.
Item number 2R19 is a man's pair of lined swim trunks constructed
of contrasting colored fabric inserts composed of a 100% nylon fabric
shell. The swim trunks have an elasticized waistband with a drawstring
tightening. There are two side seam pockets below the waist and one
left front pocket secured by a flap with a "VELCRO"-type fastener. The
garment's mesh lining features elastic tightening around the leg
openings. The trade name "Gabicci" is embroidered onto the swim trunks
above the left leg opening.
The samples are being returned to you as you have requested.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6201.93.3510,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles of man- made
fibers. The duty rate will be 29.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the pair of trousers will be
6203.43.4010, HTS, which provides for other men's trousers, of
synthetic fibers. The duty rate will be 29.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the swim trunks will be
6211.11.1010, HTS, which provides for men's swimwear, of man-made
fibers. The duty rate will be 29.6 percent ad valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 634. The
pair of trousers fall within textile category designation 647. The
swim trunks fall within textile category designation 659. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are not
presently subject to quota restraints but a visa is required.
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