CLA-2-62:S:N:N:HO6 REH
Rainfair, Inc.
Box 1647
Racine, WI 53401
Attention: Brian Wavra
RE: The tariff classification of rainwear from China.
Dear Mr. Wavra:
In your letter dated December 2, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. The samples provided will be returned as
requested.
A "Dry-N-Lite" jacket and overall pants, were submitted for
our examination. Both items are made from non-woven polyester,
coated with a layer of PVC that imparts an embossed pattern on the
exterior surface. Each item is best described separately as
follows:
Style 1100-4601, "Dry-N-Lite" jacket - Loose fitting hip-length jacket with a full frontal opening incorporating snap
closures. There is an applied self fabric stand-up collar and
a detachable hood with a textile cord tightener.
Style 1600-4602, "Dry-N-Lite" overall pants - Loose fitting
bib-style pants with adjustable elastic shoulder straps
fastened to the front bib by means of button clasps.
The applicable subheading for the style 1100-4601, jacket,
will be 6210.10.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Garments, made up of fabrics of
heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906, or 5907: Of fabrics of heading 5602
or 5603: Other: Other: Other... Other...The rate of duty will be
16.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the style 1600-4602, overall
pants, will be 6210.10.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Garments, made up of
fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906, or 5907: Of fabrics of
heading 5602 or 5603: Other: Other: Other... Overalls and
coveralls...The rate of duty will be 16.7 percent ad valorem.
The jacket and overall pants fall within textile category
designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of China are subject to visa requirements and quota
restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided
into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject
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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.
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.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Sincerely,
Michael D'Ambrosio
Service Port Director
St. Albans, Vt.