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

NY L80731 November 29, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L80731 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.20.0010 Mr. Jeffrey O. Gregory Design Resources, Inc. 8900 State Line Road, Suite 500 Leawood, KS 66206 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from China. Dear Mr. Gregory: In your letter dated November 1, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style DDT 7033 is a men’s jacket constructed from 80 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester finely knit fabric that is napped on the inside surface. The jacket is fully lined with 100 percent polyester thermal knit fabric. Style DDT 7033 features a self-fabric hood with a drawstring; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; pouch pockets below the waist; a divided pocket on the inside left front panel; and a rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading for Style DDT 7033 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 is 15.9 percent ad valorem. Style DDT 7033 falls within textile category designation 334. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China 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