The tariff classification of a men’s pullover jacket from the UAE

NY L88181 October 27, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 L88181 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6201.93.3000; 6201.93.3511 Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants The Navy Yard 5101 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s pullover jacket from the UAE Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated October 12, 2005, on behalf of Broder Brothers DBA Alpha Shirt Company, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style M700, is a men’s pullover jacket with a shell made from a woven 100% polyester microfiber fabric with a 600mm PU (polyurethane) coating. The garment has a V-neck with a crossover rib knit trim, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, an elasticized waistband, zippered pockets at the waist and a full mesh lining. This garment is eligible for classification as water resistant. If meeting the requirements of HTS Chapter 62 Additional U.S. Legal Note 2, the applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6201.93.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other men’s or boys’ anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 7.1 percent ad valorem. If not meeting the requirements of HTS Chapter 62 Additional U.S. Legal Note 2, the applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6201.93.3511, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other men’s anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 27.7 percent ad valorem. This jacket falls within textile category designation 634. 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 William Raftery at 646-733-3047. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division