The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Bangladesh

NY L87707 September 30, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L87707 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.32.2030 Ms. Jean Gong McNaughton Apparel Group Inc. 498 Seventh Avenue 9th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from Bangladesh Dear Ms. Gong: In your letter dated September 19, 2005, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Norton. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style C34F9A is a woman’s jacket constructed from 71 percent cotton, 26 percent polyester and 3 percent spandex woven fabric. The jacket features ¾ length sleeves, a collar, two chest pockets, a lining, a banded bottom and a full front opening secured by four snap closures beneath a placket. 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: 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