The tariff classification of a woman's jacket and skirt from China and Hong Kong

NY B86618 July 8, 1997 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 B86618 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.39.3010; 6204.59.3010 Ms. Donna Bever American Shipping Company Inc. 140 Sylvan Avenue Englewood, NJ 07632 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's jacket and skirt from China and Hong Kong Dear Ms. Bever: In your letter dated June 16, 1997, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of The Dress Barn, Inc. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style J054 consists of a jacket and skirt constructed from 70 percent rayon and 30 percent polyester woven fabric. The fully lined jacket features long sleeves with two button trim, shoulder pads, a collar, lapels and a full front opening secured by four buttons. The jacket also has two welt pockets at the waist, two decorative flaps with button trim and contrast colored piping around the collar, lapels, front opening, chest flaps and pockets. The fully lined skirt features a waistband, a back zipper and button closure, side seam pockets and a back vent. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6204.39.3010, 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: of artificial fibers: other: women's. The duty rate will be 28.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the skirt will be 6204.59.3010, 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): skirts and divided skirts: of other textile materials: of artificial fibers: other: other: women's. The duty rate will be 16.7 percent ad valorem. The jacket falls within textile category designation 635 and the skirt falls within textile category 642. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China and Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints. 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 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) 466 - 5866. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division