The tariff classification of women's wool boiled knit suit-type jacket and woven linen divided skirt from Hong Kong

PD A89521 November 29, 1996 CLA-2-61:62:361:I07:H:TC:CII EA CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.31.0000; 6204.59.4060 Ms Gretchen H. Zink Import Production Administrator Talbots 175 Beal Street Hingham, Massachusetts 02043 RE: The tariff classification of women's wool boiled knit suit-type jacket and woven linen divided skirt from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Zink: In your letter dated November 11, 1996, you requested a classification ruling. Style 74076456/74076456p is a woman's 100% wool boiled knit suit-type jacket constructed with more than nine stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The unlined garment extends below the waist and features a pointed collar; a full frontal opening with six decorative metal button closures; shoulder pads; patch pockets below the waist; and long sleeves without cuffs. The collar, pocket openings, sleeve endings and bottom are finished with decorative yarn. Style 72078229/72078229p is a woman's woven 100% linen divided skirt which extends to mid thigh and features a front panel which completely conceals the leg separation; onseam pockets; and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the suit-type jacket will be 6104.31.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for suit-type jackets and blazers: of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 65.6 cents per kilogram plus 19.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the divided skirt will be 6204.59.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for skirts and divided skirts: of other textile materials: other, other: other. The duty rate will be 7.1 percent ad valorem. Style 74076456/74076456p falls within textile category designation 435 and style 72078229/72078229p falls within textile category designation 842. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. As requested, the samples will be returned. 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. 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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. Sincerely, Paul Rimmer Port Director Houston