CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:353 891720
Mr. David Hampton
Mayfair International, Inc.
711 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
RE: The tariff classification of surplus military uniforms from
Russia and
Poland.
Dear Mr. Hampton:
In your letter dated October 25, 1993 you requested a
classification ruling.
A sample of the 100% woven cotton uniform with a camouflage
print you wish to import, consisting of a jacket, trousers and a
cap, was included with your request. The jacket is constructed
with a full front opening with a five button closure, long sleeves
with epaulets and a flap pocket with velcro closures on each
sleeve, four flap pockets with button closures on the front of the
jacket and an inside braided drawstring. The trousers are
constructed with a button fly, two hip flap pockets with button
closures, drawstring closures at the bottom with a strap that is
worn over boot or a shoe. The cap has a nonadjustable crown with
a soft peak.
According to the chapter 62 notes to the Harmonized Tariff,
the uniform, excluding the cap, is an "ensemble", that is a set of
garments that cover the upper and lower part of the body, of the
same fabric construction, style, color, composition and of
corresponding or compatible size. The rate of duty applicable is
that as if each garment in the ensemble was separately entered.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6203.22.3010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets,
blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts
(other than swimwear): Ensembles: of cotton: other..., garments
described in heading 6201. The duty rate will be 10 percent ad
valorem. This is the rate which would apply if the jacket was
entered separately and classified in subheading 6201.92.2051.
The applicable subheading for the trousers will be
6203.22.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for
Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers,
trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than
swimwear): Ensembles: of cotton: other..., trousers and breeches.
The duty rate will be 17.7 percent ad valorem. This is the rate
which would apply if the trousers were entered separately and
classified in subheading 6203.42.4015.
The applicable subheading for the cap will be 6505.90.2060,
which provides for Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted,
or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece
(but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hairnets of
any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: other: of cotton,
flax or both: not knitted: Certified hand-loomed and folklore
products; and headwear of cotton....Other. The duty rate will be
8 percent ad valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 334, the
trousers within textile category designation 347 and the cap with
textile category designation 359. As products of Russia or Poland
this merchandise may be subject to import restraints based upon
international textile trade agreements.
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