CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:359 887217
Ms. Robin Hausman
Theo Miles Collections
A Division of The Leslie Fay Companies, Inc.
1400 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Hausman:
In your letter dated June 11, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 1873/1873P is a woman's suit-
type jacket consisting of 3 panels (of which 2 are at the front)
sewn together lengthwise. It extends from the shoulders to the
waist and is manufactured from a knitted fabric which consists of
50 percent lambswool and 50 percent acrylic. The outer surface
of the fabric is constructed with 11 stitches per 2 centimeters
measured in the horizontal direction. The garment features a
full frontal opening with 8 velvet button closures in a double
breasted design. Also featured are long sleeves with velvet
cuffs, a velvet lapel type collar and capping on the placket.
The velvet trim is composed of 80 percent cotton, 15 percent
polyester and 5 percent spandex.
Since the jacket is constructed with fewer than 10 stitches
per linear centimeter it is precluded from classification as a
shirt under subheading 6106, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
Untied States (HTS).
At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber
content of the garment. If the fiber content varies from the
weight breakdown provided in your letter, the HTS classification
may differ from the information indicated.
The sample will be returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the submitted sample will be
6104.33.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's..., suit-type jackets,...,
knitted..., of synthetic fibers, containing 23 percent or more by
weight of wool.... The rate of duty will be 68.3 cents/Kg + 20
percent ad valorem.
Style 1873/1873P falls within textile category designation
435. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.
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