CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 F86419
Ms. Rebecca Cheung
Ann Taylor, Inc.
1372 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from China
Dear Ms. Cheung:
In your letter dated May 8, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 41-46968 is a woman’s reversible jacket with both sides constructed from 100 percent silk woven fabric. The batting is made from 100 percent polyester. The jacket features long hemmed sleeves, a round neck and a full front opening secured by a self-fabric tie. One side of the jacket is of a contrasting color. You have indicted that this garment will be imported with coordinating pants, skirts and possibly dresses.
The applicable subheading for style 41-46968 will be 6204.39.6000, 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); suit-type jackets and blazers: of other textile materials: other: containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The duty rate will be 3.3 percent ad valorem.
Style 41-46968 falls within textile category designation 735. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are currently not subject to quota restraints or a visa requirement.
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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at 212-637-7080.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division