CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:357 899480
Mr. David J. Evan
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
245 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10167-0002
RE: The tariff classification of a man's jacket and a plastic
combination compass and thermometer from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Evan:
In your letter dated June 22, 1994, on behalf of Tommy
Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
The sample submitted, style number S-5500, is a man's pullover
jacket constructed of a woven 100% nylon fabric shell visibly
coated on the inner surface with 600mm acrylic.
The jacket has a partial front zipper opening at the neck.
An overlapping flap secured by three "VELCRO"-type fasteners covers
the zipper area. The garment features an integral hood with a
reflective strip and an elasticized drawcord, an elasticized
drawcord through the bottom hem, sleeve cuffs with a reflective
strip and a "VELCRO"-type fastener, two front pockets with side
openings at the waist, and a pouch pocket with a zipper. The
zipper opening is covered by a horizontal overlay strip of fabric
which extends across the jacket's front panel. Below the zipper
opening are the "Tommy Hilfiger" trade name, flag decals and a
logo. Sewn onto the left arm are patches also featuring the "Tommy
Hilfiger" trade name and logo.
Imported with the jacket is a plastic compass and thermometer.
The item is attached to a zipper pull by a metal key ring. The two
articles do not meet the requirements of a composite good and will
be classified separately.
The sample is being returned to you as you have requested.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6210.40.1020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603,
5903, 5906 or 5907, other men's or boys' garments: of man-made
fibers, other: anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles. The
duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the compass/thermometer will be
9025.80.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for thermometers, pyrometers, barometers,
hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any
combination of these instruments; Other instruments: other: other.
The duty rate will be 4.7 percent ad valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 634.
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