The tariff classification of a men’s baseball jacket from Macau

NY I85535 September 13, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 I85535 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6201.93.3000; 6201.93.3511 Mr. Stephen Wong Oceanland Service Inc. P.O. Box 1249 8054 E. Garvey Ave. #200 Rosemead, CA 91770 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s baseball jacket from Macau Dear Mr. Wong: In your letter dated August 19, 2002, on behalf of F.J. & M. Inc. you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style #6034R, is a men’s jacket with a shell made from a sueded woven 100% polyester fabric, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, rib knit collar and waistband, slant pockets at the waist, a full front opening with a zipper closure, an inner right breast pocket and a full lining (extending under the facing to the zipper tape), which is indicated to have an acrylic coating for water resistance. Style #6034R is eligible for classification as water resistant. If the jacket passes the water resistance test specified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), Chapter 62, U.S. Note 2, then the applicable HTS subheading for the garment will be 6201.93.3000, which provides for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles of man-made fibers, water resistant. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem. If the jacket does not pass the water resistance test, then the applicable HTS subheading for the garment will be 6201.93.3511, which provides for other men's anoraks, windbreakers and similar articles of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 28.1 percent ad valorem. This jacket falls within textile category designation 634. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Macau 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