The tariff classification of a men’s knit track suit from VietnamDear Mr. Maher:

NY M83211 June 14, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M83211 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6112.12.0010; 6112.12.0050 Mr. Kevin Maher C-Air Customhouse Brokers 181 South Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, New York 11581 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit track suit from Vietnam Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated May 12, 2006, on behalf of Anaconda Sports, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your samples are being returned, as you requested. The sample submitted, style “Campi”, is a men’s tracksuit consisting of a jacket and a pair of pants. Both garments are constructed from 100% polyester interlock knit fabric. The jacket features a mock turtleneck collar, a full front opening secured by a zipper closure that extends to the top of the collar, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, two zippered slant pockets below the waist, a mesh fabric insert under the arms and on the outer sides of the front and rear panels, and a rib knit waistband. The pants feature a tunnel elastic waistband with an inner drawstring tightening, two side seam pockets below the waist, and long hemmed legs with a zipper opening at the ankles. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6112.12.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: track suits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted: tracksuits of synthetic fibers: garments described in heading 6101 or 6102: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty will be 28.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6112.12.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for: track suits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted: tracksuits of synthetic fibers: trousers: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty will be 28.2% 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 jacket falls within textile category designation 634. The pants fall within textile category designation 647. 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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division