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NY L87278





October 7, 2005

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L87278

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6104.31.0000

Ms. Donna L. Shira
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C. Seventy-five Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit bolero-type jacket from China

Dear Ms. Shira:

In your letter dated September 6, 2005, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Lauren, Ralph Lauren. As requested, your sample is being returned to you.

Your sample, style S57L118, is a woman’s bolero-style jacket constructed from 70% angora, 20% nylon, 10% wool knit fabric. The garment does not reach the waist. It features two front panels, a shawl-style collar, a full front opening with one rhinestone hook-and-eye closure, and long sleeves.

The applicable subheading for style S57L118 will be 6104.31.0000, 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), knitted or crocheted: suit-type jackets and blazers: of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 54.8¢/kg + 16% ad valorem.

Style S57L118 falls within textile category designation 435. 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,

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