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

NY L82459 March 8, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L82459 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.20.0010 Ms. Donna L. Shira Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C. Seventy-Five Broad Street New York, N.Y. 10004 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Shira: In your letter dated February 4, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Polo Ralph Lauren. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 01290051 is a men’s jacket constructed from 100 percent cotton, heavy weight, French terry knit fabric. The jacket features a stand up collar; a full front opening with a zippered closure; long sleeves with close fitting, herringbone rib cuffs; zippered, vertical pockets below the waist; and a snug fitting, herringbone rib bottom band. The applicable subheading for Style 01290051 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 01290051 falls within textile category designation 334. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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