The tariff classification of a women’s jacket from India

NY I81672 June 12, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 I81672 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6202.92.2061 Mr. Jim McDermott Catherine’s, Inc. 3750 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020 RE: The tariff classification of a women’s jacket from India Dear Mr. McDermott: In your letter dated May 15, 2002, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style #83400, Ladies’ Mixed Media, is a denim jacket with an exposed metal front zipper closure. The jacket is fully lined with a woven fabric and has a pointed collar and shoulder pads. The shell fabric is stated to be ten ounces per square yard; the back length is approximately 26-inches. Various parts of the jacket are decorated with overlays of velvet, beading and embroidery, including portions of the left and right front panels and both sleeves. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6202.92.2061, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other women’s anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles, of cotton. The duty rate will be 9 percent ad valorem. This jacket falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India 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 W. Raftery at 646-733-3047. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division