The tariff classification of men’s woven wearing apparel from Dominican Republic

NY H81917 June 14, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 H81917 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6203.42.4005; 6203.42.4015; 6203.42.4050; 6203.43.4030; 6203.49.2045 Ms. Jennifer Soto MSAS Global Logistics 10205 N.W. 19th Street, Suite 101 Miami, FL 33172 RE: The tariff classification of men’s woven wearing apparel from Dominican Republic Dear Ms. Soto: In your letter dated June 4, 2001, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Tropical Sportswear International. You submitted five samples of men’s pants and shorts, all identified by style numbers. Your samples will be returned as you have requested. Style 105-652-359 is a man’s woven pant made from 91 percent cotton and 9 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with a one button closure. Style 105-242-191 is a man’s woven pant made from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has a partial elastic waistband and two rear pockets, both with a one button closure. Style 200-979-221 is a man’s woven short made from 59 percent cotton and 41 percent nylon. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with hook and loop fabric tape closures. Style 200-924-339 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent micro polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area, and a zippered front closure with a buttoned waistband. It also features two rear pockets with one button closures. Style 200-925-322 is a man’s woven short made from 50 percent lyocell and 50 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband. The garment also has two rear pockets, both with one button closures. The applicable subheading for style 105-652-359 will be 6203.42.4005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, trousers and breeches, men’s, corduroy. The duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 105-242-191 will be 6203.42.4015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, trousers and breeches, men’s, other. The duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 200-979-221 will be 6203.42.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, shorts, men’s. The duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 200-924-339 will be 6203.43.4030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of synthetic fibers, other, other, other, other, shorts, men’s. The duty rate will be 28.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 200-925-322 will be 6203.49.2045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of other textile materials, of artificial fibers, trousers, breeches and shorts, other, other, shorts, men’s. The duty rate will be 28.4 percent ad valorem. Styles 105-242-191, 105-652-359, and 200-979-221 fall within textile category designation 347. Styles 200-924-339 and 200-925-322 fall within textile category designation 647. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Dominican Republic are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 Ferraro at 212-637-7082. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division