The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Singapore

NY J88549 September 10, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 J88549 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.20.0010 Mr. Trace Garrett Associated Merchandising Corporation 500 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Singapore Dear Mr. Garrett: In your letter dated August 22, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 98322, is a woman’s jacket that is constructed from 80% cotton, 20% polyester, knit fabric that is brushed on the inner surface. The jacket features a ribbon drawstring hood, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, a full front opening with a zipper closure, 2 front side entry pockets at the waist, and a rib knit bottom. The pockets are finished with woven fabric. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for jacket will be 6102.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s overcoats…windbreakers, and similar articles, knitted, other than those of heading 6104: of cotton: women’s. The rate of duty will be 16% ad valorem. The jacket falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Singapore 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 Mike Crowley at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division