The tariff classification of a man's jacket from Hong Kong

NY 862505 May 16, 1991 CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 862505 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6201.93.3000; 6201.93.3510 Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan Associated Merchandising Corporation 1440 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a man's jacket from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Dugan: In your letter dated April 15, 1991, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted, style number 360, is a man's woven 100% nylon fabric jacket stated to be coated with 350mm acrylic which renders the garment water resistant. The coating on the jacket does not change the surface character of the fabric, therefore HTS 6210 does not apply. The jacket has a full front opening secured by a heavy-duty zipper closure. There is a drawcord with plastic cord stoppers through the bottom hem, elasticized sleeve cuffs and two zippered front pockets at the waist. The free hanging front and back yokes cover a partial mesh lining. A roll-up hood with a drawstring is concealed within the jacket's collar by a zipper. The sample is being returned to you as you have requested. If the jacket passes the water resistance test specified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), Chapter 62, U.S. Note 2, then the applicable HTS subheading for the garment will be 6201.93.3000, which provides for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles of man-made fibers, water resistant. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad valorem. If the jacket does not pass the water resistance test, then the applicable HTS subheading for the garment will be 6201.93.3510, which provides for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 29.5 percent ad valorem. The jacket falls within textile category designation 634. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are not presently subject to quota restraints but a visa is required. 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. 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. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport