The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from China

N234205 November 6, 2012 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0078 Ms. Joanna Woo United-Way International Inc. 147-27 175th Street Room 1A Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s jacket from China Dear Ms. Woo: In your letter dated October 8, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of M-A-G Apparel, Inc. Your sample will be returned. Style 1A301344 is a woman’s unlined jacket constructed from 87% polyester and 13% spandex woven fabric. The garment features a stand-up collar, long sleeves, an inside drawstring tightening at the waist, two pockets with zipper closures below the waist, and a full front opening with a zipper closure. The applicable subheading for style 1A301344 will be 6211.43.0078, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of man-made fibers: Jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202. The rate of duty will be 16 percent 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 the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Kimberly Rackett at (646) 733-3051. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division