The tariff classification of Cook’s Shirts from Haiti, Guatemala and Dominican Republic.

NY I87810 November 8, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 I87810 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6205.30.2070 Ms. Barbara Harwell Industrial Apparel Warehouse/V-Tex, Inc. 3196 Doolittle Drive Northbrool, IL 60062 RE: The tariff classification of Cook’s Shirts from Haiti, Guatemala and Dominican Republic. Dear Ms. Harwell: In your letter dated October 17, 2002, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you. You have submitted three samples. Style 0910 is a man’s Cook’s shirt made of a 100% polyester woven fabric. The garment features a full frontal opening with a left over right six snap closure, a collar, short sleeves with hemmed bottoms and a hemmed bottom. Style 0920 is a man’s Cook’s shirt made of a 65% polyester and 35% cotton woven fabric. The garment features a full frontal opening with a left over right six button closure, a collar, short sleeves with hemmed bottoms, pocket on left chest and a hemmed bottom. Style 0950 is a man’s Cook’s shirt made of a 65% polyester and 35% cotton woven fabric. The garment features a full frontal opening with a left over right six snap closure, a collar, short sleeves with hemmed bottoms, pocket on left chest and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for styles 0910, 0920 and 0950 will be 6205.30.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ shirts: of man-made fibers: other: other, other: other: men’s. The general duty rate will be 29.5 cents per kg. and 26.2 percent ad valorem. Styles 0910, 0920 and 09550 fall within textile category designation 640. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Dominican Republic and Guatemala are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Products of Haiti are subject to 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division