CLA-2-42-CL:PD:FO:CBII:HO2
Mr. John Imbrogulio
Import Specialist
Nordstrom, Inc.
A/P, Import Office
P.O. Box 870
Seattle, WA 98111
RE: The tariff classification of women's leather and textile
wearing apparel from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Imbrogulio:
In your letter dated March 18, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples of women's wearing apparel.
The first, Style No. 5MS30284, is a women's cardigan-style top.
It has long sleeves, a collar, and a full-frontal opening with a
zippered closure. There is a pocket at each side. The front
sections of the top are of pig suede, while the sleeves, collar,
and back are made of 100% wool knit fabric. The front portion is
lined.
The second item is Style No. P5MS969. It is also a women's
cardigan-style top. It has long sleeves, a collar, and a full-frontal opening with a 7-button closure. The front sections of
this item are of pig suede, while the sleeves, collar and back
are made of 100% wool knit fabric. The front sections of this
style are also lined.
The last sample is Style No. 5MS542. This is a women's
textile and suede vest. It is sleeveless, and has a full-frontal
opening with a 5-button closure. The front panels are of pig
suede, and the back panels are of 100% wool knit fabric. The
front panels are lined.
The applicable subheading for this item will be
4203.10.4095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing
accessories, of leather or of composition leather: articles of
apparel: other...other: women's, girls' and infants'. The rate
of duty is 6%.
Your samples will be returned under separate cover.
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.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Cleveland, Ohio