The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket and skirt from Macedonia

NY L82535 March 10, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L82535 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.33.5010; 6204.53.3010 Ms. Melissa Fox Barthco Trade Consultants 5101 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket and skirt from Macedonia Dear Ms. Desjardins: In your letter dated February 11, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Halmode Apparel. The submitted samples will be returned to you as requested. Style 31-51127 consists of a woman’s jacket and skirt constructed from 100 percent acrylic woven fabric. The jacket is composed of more than four panels and features long sleeves with button trim, a round neckline, two pockets below the waist with flaps and a button trim, shoulder pads, a lining and a full front opening secured by seven buttons. The neckline and right front opening are trimmed with corday. The skirt features a partially elasticized waistband, a back button and zipper closure, a back vent and a lining. The skirt is not embellished with the trim present on the jacket. The applicable subheading for the jacket 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, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): suit-type jackets and blazers: of synthetic fibers: other; women’s. The rate of duty will be 27.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the skirt will be 6204.53.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (Other than swimwear): skirts and divided skirts: of synthetic fibers: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 16 percent ad valorem. The jacket falls within textile category designation 635 and the skirt falls within textile category designation 642. 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.). 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