The tariff classification of women's blazers from Hong Kong

NY K83711 March 25, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K83711 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.33.5010 Mr. Alex Chan Kam Lee Luen Garment Factory Ltd. Block A & B - 11th Floor Mai Sik Industrial Building 1-11 Kwai Ting Road Kwai Chung N.T. Hong Kong RE: The tariff classification of women's blazers from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Chan: In your letter dated February 27, 2004, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample submitted will be returned to you, as requested. Style 45ATNCJ241 is a women’s blazer constructed from 59 percent polyester, 39 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex woven fabric. The jacket features long sleeves, a notched lapel, two pockets below the waist, a lining, a back vent and a full front opening secured by three buttons. The applicable subheading for style 45ATNCJ241 will be 6204.33.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers…of synthetic fibers: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 27.3 percent ad valorem. Style 45ATNCJ241 falls within textile category designation 635. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are currently subject to quota restraints 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.). 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division