The tariff classification of a men’s woven shirt from Bangladesh

N045598 December 23, 2008 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:WA:356 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6205.20.2066 Mr. Jeffrey J. Walton Imports Dept. 733IMP Sears Holding Corporation 3333 Beverly Road. A3-369B Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s woven shirt from Bangladesh Dear Mr. Walton: In your letter dated November 13, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample is being returned. Item MF9ST13014YM is a men’s shirt constructed from 100% cotton, solid color, woven poplin fabric. Item MF9ST13014YM has a spread collar, a full front opening with a double closure consisting of a full zipper under a left-over-right placket with eight snap closures, two inset pockets on the chest with flaps and snap closures, pointed front and rear yokes, long sleeves with snap closures on the vents and on the cuffs, and a curved hemmed bottom. The shirt will be imported in sizes S - XL. The applicable subheading for Item MF9ST13014YM will be 6205.20.2066, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for men’s or boys’ shirts, of cotton, other: other: other: other: men’s. The duty rate will be 19.7% 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/. Item MF9ST13014YM falls within textile category designation 340. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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