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

NY F86136 May 8, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 F86136 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.10.0000 Mr. James J. Kelly Barthco 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s coat from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Kelly: In your letter dated April 10, 2000, on behalf of Jones Apparel Group USA, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style C2586166, is a woman’s hooded coat that is constructed from 100% boiled wool, knit fabric. The coat features long hemmed sleeves, a full front opening with 4 toggle button closures and a zipper closure, 2 front vertical pockets below the waist, and a hemmed bottom. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6102.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s overcoats, carcoats…and similar articles, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 60.9 cents/kg + 17.8% ad valorem. The coat falls within textile category designation 435. 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 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mike Crowley at 212-637-7077. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division