CLA-2-61-DD:C:D:I01
Ms. Ludene Murphree
Import Compliance Manager
Gap Inc.
1 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: The classification of a women’s coat from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Murphree:
In your letter dated February 24, 2000, on behalf of Banana Republic, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Style number 814016 is a women’s 100% merino wool knit coat. The garment is constructed of a 4x2-rib knit and measures over 9 stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment extends from the neck to just above the ankles. It features a deep V-neck, a full frontal opening with right over left closure with the use of 13 hidden snaps, long sleeves with turned-up cuffs and a straight bottom.
Your sample is returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6102.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104: Of wool or fine animal hair. The rate of duty will be 60.9 cents per kg + 17.8 percent ad valorem.
The coat falls within textile category designation 435. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirements of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
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,
Larry D. Lewis
Acting Port Director
Boston, Massachusetts