NY 863183: The tariff classification of a man's jacket from Korea

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                                NY 863183

                             June 5, 1991




CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:357 863183  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6201.92.2050  

Mr. Mitchel R. Scher
Vandegrift Forwarding Company, Inc.
One Evertrust Plaza
Jersey City, N.J.  07302

RE:  The tariff classification of a man's jacket from Korea

Dear Mr. Scher:

     In your letter dated May 7, 1991, on behalf of Nautica
International, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.  
 
     The sample submitted, style number 2595/614, is a man's
lined hip-length jacket.  The entire back portion of the jacket
and the sleeves are composed of a woven 100% cotton fabric.  The
entire front portion, the outer collar and the elbow patches on
the sleeves are constructed of leather.  The waistband is
composed of a ribbed-knit fabric.  The garment has a down filler;
however, based on figures you provided, the down weight is not
sufficient for classification under a tariff subheading for down-
filled garments.

     The jacket has a full front opening with a heavy-duty zipper
closure  and an overlapping flap with three snaps covers the
zipper area.  There are two large double entry front pockets
secured by flaps with snap closures at the waist and an inner
pocket.  The inner pocket is secured by a flap with a button
closure.

     The sample is being returned to you as you have requested.  

      
     The applicable subheading for the jacket will be
6201.92.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for  other men's anoraks, windbreakers and
similar articles, of cotton.  The duty rate will be 10 percent ad
valorem.



     The jacket falls within textile category designation 334. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Korea 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