The tariff classification of men’s pants and shorts from the Dominican Republic

NY J85778 June 18, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 J85778 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6203.42.4015; 6203.42.4050; 6203.43.4010 Ms. Jennifer Soto Exel Global Logistics, Inc. 10205 N.W. 19th Street Suite 101 Miami, FL 33172 RE: The tariff classification of men’s pants and shorts from the Dominican Republic Dear Ms. Soto: In your letter dated June 11, 2003, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Tropical Sportswear International. You submitted four samples of men’s pants and shorts which will be returned as you have requested. Style 107-407-741 is a man’s woven pant made from 100 percent polyester fabric. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband, a partial elastic waistband and two rear pockets with one button closures. Style 107-431-717 is a man’s woven pant made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with two buttons and a clasp at the waistband, a partial elastic waistband and two rear pocket with one button closures. Style 202-462-28D is a man’s woven short made from 99 percent cotton and 1 percent spandex. 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 with a one button closure. Style 215-140-123 is a man’s woven denim short made from 100 percent cotton. 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 an elastic waistband and two rear pockets with one button closures. The applicable subheading for style 107-431-717 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, other, trousers and breeches, men’s, other. The duty rate will be 16.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for styles 202-462-28D and 215-140-123 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, other, shorts, men’s. The duty rate will be 16.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 107-407-741 will be 6203.43.4010, 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, other, shorts, men’s. The duty rate will be 28.1 percent ad valorem. Styles 107-431-717, 202-462-28D and 215-140123 fall within textile category designation 347. Style 107-407-741 falls within textile category designation 647. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of the 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 R. Ferraro at 646-733-3046. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division