The tariff classification of men’s woven pants from Bangladesh.

NY L86648 August 30, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L86648 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6203.42.4010; 6203.42.4015 Ms. Paula Girod E. R. Hawthorne & Co., Inc. 9370 Wallisville Road Houston, TX 77013 RE: The tariff classification of men’s woven pants from Bangladesh. Dear Ms. Girod: In your letter dated August 1, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Teams Solutions. As requested, your samples will be returned. Style Ottawa (Denim) is a pair of men’s pants constructed from 100% cotton, blue denim fabric. The pants have a flat waistband with five belt loops; a zippered, fly front opening with a metal button at the waistband; two pockets on the front panel; an inner pocket in the right front pocket; two rear patch pockets; and hemmed legs. Style Ottawa (Twill) is a pair of men’s pants constructed from 100% cotton, woven twill fabric. The pants have a flat waistband with five belt loops; a zippered, fly front opening with a metal button at the waistband; two pockets on the front panel; an inner pocket in the right front pocket; two rear patch pockets; and hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for Style Ottawa (Denim) is 6203.42.4010, 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): of cotton: other: other: trousers and breeches: men’s: blue denim. The duty rate is 16.6% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style Ottawa (Twill) 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 is 16.6% ad valorem. Styles Ottawa (Denim) and Ottawa (Twill) fall within textile category designation 347. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division