CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 871700
Ms. Betsy G. Seabert
Spyder Active Sports, Inc.
3600 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO. 80301
RE: The tariff classification of a man's knit ski-suit from Japan.
Dear Ms. Seabert:
In your letter dated December 3, 1991, resubmitted on
February 19, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Style 524 Rec Suit, is a man's one piece, form fitting ski-suit
which is constructed from an outer layer of 87 percent polyester,
13 percent spandex finely knit fabric bonded to an inner layer of
100 percent nylon finely knit fabric. The bonding is not visible in
cross section. The garment features a mock turtle neckline with a
closure similar to a VELCRO brand hook and loop fastener; a front
zipper opening; long sleeves which taper to a thumb hole; a covered
zipper fly opening; and pant legs finished with gripper strips.
As requested, your sample will be returned.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6112.20.1080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,
(HTS), which provides for: Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear,
knitted or crocheted: ski-suits: of man-made fibers: other: men's or
boys'. The duty rate will be 30 percent ad valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation 659.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Japan are subject to a visa requirement.
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 sub-
ject 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to
the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport