NY 864934: The tariff classification of a man's jacket and pair oftrousers from Taiwan

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                                NY 864934

                               July 26, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 864934  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6201.93.3510; 6203.43.4010   

Ms. Christy Miller
Nike, Inc.
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR  97005-6453

RE:  The tariff classification of a man's jacket and pair of
trousers from Taiwan

Dear Ms. Miller:

     In your letters dated May 6, 1991, June 20, 1991, and June
24, 1991, you requested a classification ruling.  
 
     The sample submitted, style number 140007, is a man's jacket
and pair of trousers constructed of outershells composed of a
woven 100% nylon taffeta fabric.  Each garment is lined with a
65% polyester/35% cotton finely knit French terry fabric with a
weight of 5.58 oz. per square meter.

     The jacket has a full front opening secured by a heavy-duty
zipper and an overlapping flap with five snaps covering the
zipper area.  There are two zippered front pockets at the waist. 
The garment's sleeve cuffs and waistband are elasticized.  The
sleeves and outer collar are composed of a contrasting colored
fabric.  On the garment's left chest and back there is a print
design and the trade name "Challenge Court".  On the right sleeve
there is a textile label with the trade name "Challenge Court". 
Embroidered onto the left sleeve is the "Nike" and "Swoosh"
design trademark.

     The trousers have an elasticized waistband with a drawcord
tightening.  Below the waistband there are two zippered front
pockets and one zippered back pocket.  The ankle cuffs are
elasticized and have a zipper opening.

     The lining on the jacket and the trousers is not an accepted
type  for the garments to be classified as a track suit.

     The samples are being returned to you as you have requested.

     The applicable subheading for the jacket will be
6201.93.3510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for  other men's anoraks, windbreakers and
similar articles, of man-made fibers..  The duty rate will be
29.5 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the trousers will be
6203.43.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other men's trousers and breeches, of
synthetic fibers.  The duty rate will be 29.7 percent ad valorem.
     
     The jacket falls within textile category designation 634. 
The trousers fall within textile category designation 647.  Based
upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan
are presently subject to quota restraints and the requirement of
a visa.

     The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the
Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available
for inspection at your local Customs office. 

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        Jean F. Maguire
                                        Area Director
                                        New York Seaport