CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 859613
Mr. Arthur Stein
ETA Import & Export Ltd.
248-06 Rockaway Blvd.
Suite 286
Jamaica, NY 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's suit-type jacket from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Stein:
In your letter dated January 10, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Parthenon Sportswear, you requested a classification
ruling.
The submitted sample, style number D6619, is a woman's
single-breasted suit-type jacket, which is cut and sewn from 100%
rayon woven fabric. The back of the garment is constructed from a
single panel and the front is constructed from six panels, with
the two bottommost (and largest) front panels sewn together
lengthwise to the rear panel. The bottom edge of the jacket comes
to rest approximately four inches above the midthigh. The jacket
has long sleeves without cuffs; a partial lining; and two patch
pockets on the front, below the waist. The garment also has a
full frontal opening secured by six buttons; a round neckline
without any collar treatment; sewn-in shoulder pads; and two dart
tucks on the rear panel. The sample is being returned under
separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6204.39.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's suit-type jackets and blazers:
of other textile materials: of artificial fibers: other. The
rate of duty will be 29 percent ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 635.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
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 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