CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L83214
Mr. Steve Allan
Nordstrom, Inc.
Customs Compliance Department
1617 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101-1742
RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit bolero-type jacket from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Allan:
In your letter dated March 1, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, your sample is being returned to you.
Your sample, style CL102469, is a woman’s bolero-style jacket constructed from 66% silk, 31% nylon, 3% spandex knit fabric. The garment does not reach the waist. It features two front panels, a full front opening without a means of closure, and ¾ length sleeves finished with rib knit fabric.
In your ruling request, you recommended classification of the submitted garment under HTS 6114.90.9070. It is noted that style CL102469 has the silhouette and construction features common to a bolero-style jacket and; thus, is more specifically provided for in 6104.
The applicable subheading for style CL102469 will be 6104.39.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: suit-type jackets and blazers: of other textile materials: other: other: other. The duty rate will be Free.
Style CL102469 falls within textile category designation 835. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division