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

NY L86398 August 1, 2005 CLA-2-61: RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L86398 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6101.20.0010 Ms. Cindi Dykeman, NRA-2 Nike, Inc. One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit jacket from Malaysia. Dear Ms. Dykeman: In your letter dated July 18, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 198393 “MJ Uptown Sweater” is a men’s jacket constructed from two different knit fabrics. The garment features a zip off hood; a full front opening with a zip through mock neck; long, raglan sleeves with rib knit cuffs; slant pockets below the waist; and a rib knit bottom. The back panel, the raglan sleeves and the hood are constructed from 80% cotton, 20% polyester, finely knit fabric that is napped on the inside surface. The front panels are constructed from 70% acrylic, 30% wool, jersey and reverse jersey knit fabric that measures 9 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The back panel and the raglan sleeves comprise over 60% of the visible surface area and impart the essential character to the garment. Consequently, the applicable subheading for Style 198393 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% ad valorem. Style 198393 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents that are filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division