The tariff classification of a men’s pullover jacket from the Philippines

NY J85616 July 3, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 J85616 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6201.93.3511 Ms. Sandy Disher Sara Lee Branded Apparel 1000 East Hanes Mill Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s pullover jacket from the Philippines Dear Ms. Disher: In your letter dated June 6, 2003, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style B1064, is a men’s pullover jacket with a shell made from a woven 100% nylon oxford fabric. It is lined with a lightweight knit fabric in the body and a woven taffeta-type fabric in the sleeves. The jacket has a V-neck with rib knit trim, rib knit cuffs, an elasticized drawstring with a cordlock at the bottom hem and zippered pockets at the waist. The Champion logo is embroidered on the upper back and left sleeve. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6201.93.3511, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other men’s or boys’ anoraks (Including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 27.9 percent ad valorem. This jacket falls within textile category designation 634. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of the Philippines 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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