The tariff classification of underwear boxer shorts from Hong Kong.

NY 812608 July 20, 1995 CLA-2-62:S:N5:354 812608 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6207.11.0000 Mrs. Alice Wagner Tower Group International, Inc. 128 Dearborn Street Buffalo, NY 14207-3198 RE: The tariff classification of underwear boxer shorts from Hong Kong. Dear Mrs. Wagner: In your letter dated June 19, 1995, on behalf of Ganz, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, style EN8020, is a pair of men's woven cotton underwear boxers. The boxers feature an exposed elasticized waistband, fly front and hemmed leg openings. The applicable subheading for style EN8020, will be 6207.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys' underpants, briefs,. . . and similar articles: underpants and briefs: of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Style EN8020, falls within textile category designation 352. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and visa requirements. The designated textile and apparel category 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