The tariff classification of a woman’s knit cape from Hong Kong and China

NY K86499 June 21, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA: 359 K86499 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.10.0000 Ms. Karen Yost Cair International, Inc. 11222 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 100 Inglewood, California 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit cape from Hong Kong and China Dear Ms. Yost: In your letter dated May 26, 2004, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of AZ3, Inc., d.b.a. BCBG. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style DEV3996, is a sleeveless cape that is worn over the shoulders. It covers the arms and reaches below the waist. It is constructed from 100% wool variable cable knit fabric. The cape features a 2x2 rib knit shawl-style collar, a nine-button front closure and a 2x2 rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading for the cape will be 6102.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104: of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 55.9¢/kg + 16.4% ad valorem. The cape falls within textile category designation 435. Based upon international textile trade agreements this product from Hong Kong and China is subject to quota and requires 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