The tariff classification of a man's knit garment from the People's Republic of China.

NY 877063 September 1, 1992 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 877063 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6103.42.1050 Mr. Kevin Maher C-AIR Custom House Brokers, Inc. 153-66 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, New York 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a man's knit garment from the People's Republic of China. Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated August 4, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Bradley Imports, Ltd. Style No. 7181 is a man's pair of shorts with a body constructed from a 100 percent cotton, finely knit fabric and a 100 percent nylon lining. The garment features a heavyweight, fully elasticized waistband; an inside drawstring closure; side slit pockets; and hemmed leg openings. A strip of contrast color, knit fabric extends approximately three inches below the hemmed bottom of each leg opening giving the appearance of a layered look garment. As requested, your sample will be returned. The applicable subheading for Style No. 7181 will be 6103.42.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit- type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of cotton: Trousers, breeches and shorts: shorts: men's. The duty rate will be 17.1 percent ad valorem. Style No. 7181 falls within textile category designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the People's Republic of China are subject to visa require- ments and quota restraints. 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 in- spection 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport