The tariff classification of a woman’s coat and two cardigans from Hong Kong

PD F85635 May 18, 2000 CLA-2-61: NEW: TCBI: I19F85635 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.10.0000; 6110.10.2080 Mr. James J. Kelly Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s coat and two cardigans from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Kelly: In your letter dated April 20, 2000, on behalf of Jones Apparel Group USA, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Three samples were submitted. The first sample is style E19021918, which is a woman’s cardigan. It is made of 100% boiled wool fabric that contains more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. It has long sleeves, a full frontal opening with a zipper and two zippered pockets at or below the waist. The second sample is style E19110638, which is a woman’s cardigan made of 100% boiled wool fabric. The fabric contains more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. It has long sleeves; a full frontal opening that is closed by five buttons and two patch pockets. The third sample is style E19651638, which is a woman’s coat made of 100% boiled wool fabric. It has a full frontal opening that is closed by five buttons, and two flap pockets at or below the waistline. The sample garments are being returned to you. The applicable subheading for the cardigans will be 6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, . . . and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair, other, other, women’s or girls’. The rate of duty will be 16.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6102.10.0000, HTS, which provides for women’s or girls’ overcoats, carcoats, . . . and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104, of wool or fine animal hair. The rate of duty will be 60.9 cents per kilogram plus 17.8 percent ad valorem. The cardigans fall within textile category designation 438. The coat falls within textile category designation 435. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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, Kathleen M. Haage Area Director New York/Newark Area