The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from Pakistan.

NY J88311 September 29, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 J88311 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.20.0010 Ms. Betty Coats Kmart Corporation. 3100 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084-3163 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from Pakistan. Dear Ms. Coats: In your letter dated September 3, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 6350 is a men’s jacket constructed from 85 percent cotton, 15 percent polyester, finely knit fabric that is napped on the inside surface. Style 6350 features a self-fabric hood with a drawstring; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; appliques on the upper sleeves and the center chest; a small pocket at the inner rear neckline; pouch pockets below the waist; and a rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading Style 6350 will be 6101.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: men’s or boys’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers, and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: other than those of heading 6103: of cotton: men's. The rate of duty will be 16 percent ad valorem. Style 6350 falls within textile category designation 334. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Pakistan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division