The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Thailand

NY L84077 May 5, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L84077 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.32.2030 Ms. Carolyn B. Malina Lands’ End, Inc. 5 Lands’ End Lane Dodgeville, WI 53595 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Thailand Dear Ms. Malina: In your letter dated April 7, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style 36952 is a woman’s jacket constructed from 99 percent cotton and 1 percent spandex woven fabric. The jacket is composed of more than four panels and features long sleeves, a mandarin collar, two pockets with flaps below the waist and a full front opening secured by four buttons. This garment will also be imported in women’s sizes under style number 36973. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6204.32.2030, 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 cotton: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 9.4 percent ad valorem. The jacket falls within textile category designation 335. 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 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