The tariff classification of a pair of men’s knit pants from China.

NY M81263 April 5, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M81263 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6103.41.1010 Mr. Chris Sarnowski Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc. 301 Munson Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15136 RE: The tariff classification of a pair of men’s knit pants from China. Dear Mr. Sarnowski: In your letter dated March 8, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 36-910 is a pair of men’s pants constructed from 85% wool, 15% nylon knit fabric. The pants are fully lined with a woven polyester fabric and feature a flat waistband with five belt loops, a fly front opening with a zipper closure and a button at the waistband, adjustable textile tabs on the waistband with plastic buckles, quarter pockets at each side, cargo pockets with buttoned flaps on each leg, two rear pockets with buttoned flaps, a woven fabric seat area, zippers at the ankles, and hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for Style 36-910 will be 6103.41.1010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for men’s and boys’… trousers, …knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: trousers and breeches: men’s. The rate of duty will be 61.1 cents per kilogram + 15.8% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Style 36-910 falls within textile category designation 447. 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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division