The tariff classification of a pair of women’s knit pants from Hong Kong.

NY K86427 June 14, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY K86427 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.63.2011 Ms. Betty Coats Kmart Management Corporation Resource Center 3100 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084-3163 RE: The tariff classification of a pair of women’s knit pants from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Coats In your letter dated May 27, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample Style #53218, is a pair of women’s pants constructed from 100% acrylic knit fabric. The pull-on pants feature a wide elasticized waistband with a drawstring, side seam pockets, and hemmed leg openings. We are returning your sample as you requested. The applicable subheading for Style 53218, will be 6104.63.2011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ trousers, knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibers, other, trousers and breeches, women’s, other. The rate of duty will be 28.2% ad valorem. Style 53218, falls within textile category designation 648. Based upon international textile trade agreements this category from Hong Kong is subject to quota restraints and visa requirements. 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 Angela DeGaetano at (646) 733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division