The tariff classification of a woman’s bolero jacket from Hong Kong

NY M80505 March 16, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M80505 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.32.0000 Ms. Blanca Ponce Donna Karan Company LLC 580 Gothan Parkway Carlstadt, NJ 07072 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s bolero jacket from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Ponce: In your letter dated February 14, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style number P26004EBA, is a woman’s bolero jacket that is constructed from 100% cotton openwork knit fabric. The garment has three panels sewn together lengthwise and does not reach the waist. The garment features short sleeves and a full front opening with a tie closure. The applicable subheading for the bolero jacket will be 6104.32.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s suit-type jackets, knitted: of cotton. The duty rate will be 14.9% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The bolero 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 Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division