The tariff classification of mens insulated ski pants from Hong Kong

PD E83754 July 19, 1999 COMMENT3 COMMENT4CLA-2-62:S:AMW:N-3:I02 CATEGORY: Classification COMMENT5TARIFF NO.: 6203.43.3500; 6203.43.4010 Mr. Clayt Fisher American Sports Brands 9891 Broken Land Parkway Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21046 COMMENT6RE: The tariff classification of mens insulated ski pants from Hong Kong COMMENT7Dear Mr. Fisher: COMMENT8 In your letter dated June 10, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. COMMENT9 The submitted sample, style 2552, is menski pants, which are manufactured from 100% nylon woven fabric. You state that the trousers have an acrylic coating which makes the garment water resistant. The trousers feature a polyfil insulation and a nylon taffeta lining, a front fly opening secured by a zipper and hook and eye, an elasticized waist and cuffs, zippered pockets on each side and zippered openings at each cuff. COMMENT10 If the trousers pass the water resistance test the applicable subheading will be 6203.43.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mens water resistant synthetic trousers. The rate of duty will be 7.4%. If the trousers do not pass the water resistance test the applicable subheading will be 6203.43.4010, HTS, which provides for mens synthetic trousers. The rate of duty will be 28.8%. COMMENT11The trousers fall within textile category designation 647. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong 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, COMMENT12 William J. Luebkert Port Director Philadelphia