The tariff classification of a boy’s jacket from Macau

PD D89416 April 8, 1999 CLA-2-61:A:P:G34 D89416 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.30.2020 John Imbrogulio Nordstrom, Inc. A/P, Import Office 1617 Sixth Ave, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101-1742 RE: The tariff classification of a boy’s jacket from Macau Dear Mr. Imbrogulio: In your letter dated March 12, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample, representing Style #NK7052 and Style #NW7052, is a boy’s sweatshirt jacket made of finely knit fabric of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton. The fabric is napped on the inside. The garment features a lined hood without a drawstring, long raglan sleeves with rib knit cuffs, a full front zipper opening, two slash-entry pockets, and a rib knit bottom. There is a stripe of contrasting color fabric sewn in the center of the hood and in the center of each sleeve. Style #NK7052 will be imported in boys’ sizes 4 to 7; style #NW7052 will be imported in boys’ sizes 8 to 20. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6101.30.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103, of man-made fibers, other, other, boys’. The rate of duty will be 29.1 percent ad valorem. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The jacket falls within textile category designation 634. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Macau are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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. Sincerely, Robyn Dessaure Acting Port Director Atlanta, GA