The tariff classification of a woman's coat from China.

NY G87851 April 11, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:359 G87851 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.90.1000 Ms. Melba R. Dairo Federated Merchandising Group 11 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's coat from China. Dear Ms. Dairo: In your letter dated March 5, 2001, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style number 8081, is a woman’s coat that is constructed from 75% silk, 25% nylon, knit fabric. The coat extends from the shoulders to the knees and features the following: a V-neckline, long tubular hemmed sleeves, a full front opening with 8 button closures, and a tubular hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for this product will be 6102.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s overcoats…and similar articles, knitted, other than those of heading 6104: of other textile materials: containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The general rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. This product falls within textile category designation 735. Based upon international textile trade agreements silk products of China are currently not subject to quota nor the requirement of a visa. 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 Michael Crowley at 212-637-7077. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division