HTS 9819.11.09 — Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more such countries (except the Republic of Rwanda) from fabric wholly formed in one or more such countries from yarn originating in either the United States or one or more such countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in one or more such countries), or from components knit-to-shape in one or more such countries from yarns originating in the United States or one or more such countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (as defined in U.S. note 3(d) to this subchapter), or both, or apparel articles wholly formed on seamless knitting machines in such a country from yarns originating in the United States or one or more such countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (as defined in U.S. note 3(d) to this subchapter), or both, whether or not the apparel articles are also made from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in U.S. note 2(e) to this subchapter (unless the apparel articles are made exclusively from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in such U.S. note 2(e)), subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter Duty Rate & Import Guide

African Growth and Opportunity Act; women’s wool ponchos; subheading 9819.11.09; U.S. Note 2, Subchapter XIX, Chapter 98; subheading 9819.11.27; U.S. Note 4, Subchapter XIX, Chapter 98

African Growth and Opportunity Act; men’s shirts and cotton sweaters; subheading 9819.11.09; U.S. Note 2, Subchapter XIX, Chapter 98

African Growth and Opportunity Act; subheading 9819.11.09; U.S. Note 2, Subchapter XIX, Chapter 98

Eligibility of certain men’s pants assembled in Mauritius for preferential treatment under AGOA

Protest No. 4601-02-102655; African Growth and Opportunity Act; Knit-to-shape articles

African Growth and Opportunity Act; girl’s woven cotton shirt

African Growth and Opportunity Act; Knit Polo Shirt; Lesser Developed CountryDear Ms. Bounds:This is in response to your letter of June 4, 2003, requesting a binding ruling on the eligibility of apparel for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act ("AGOA"). A sample was submitted.FACTS:The submitted sample, identified as style no. 6393, is a men’s knit polo shirt of 100% cotton, pique knit fabric that measures 11 stitches per linear centimeter counted in the horizontal direction and 20 stitches per linear centimeter counted in the vertical direction. The shirt has a rib knit spread collar; a partial front opening with three button closures; short sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a straight, hemmed bottom with side slits. The side slits are self-finished and the shirt has self-fabric neck binding.

African Growth and Opportunity Act; AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004; Women's Woven Pants; Waistband Curtain; Waistband; South Africa; Unfinished Component; Findings, Trimmings Dear Mr. Bodek:This is in response to your letter dated August 12, 2004, requesting a binding ruling on the eligibility of women's pants manufactured in South Africa for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). FACTS:You have submitted samples of two pairs of women's pants. Both styles are constructed of 63 percent polyester, 33 percent rayon, and 4 percent spandex woven fabric. Style P96-8172 is fully lined and features a side zipper opening. Style P96-1315 features a front zipper opening with two-button closure, belt loops, and two sewn in pockets

African Growth and Opportunity Act; AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004; Women's Woven Pants; Waistband Curtain; Waistband; South Africa; Unfinished Component; Findings, Trimmings; Belt Dear Mr. Bodek:This is in response to your letter dated September 20, 2004, requesting a binding ruling on the eligibility of women's pants manufactured in South Africa for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). FACTS:You have submitted a sample of a pair of women's pants, style P96-1315 Gap. The body is constructed of 63 percent polyester, 33 percent rayon, and 4 percent spandex woven fabric. Style P96-1315 is fully lined and has a front zipper opening with two-button closure, belt loops, and two sewn in pockets. It features a sash belt constructed of 100% silk.

African Growth and Opportunity Act; men’s knit cotton shirt

Eligibility of textile gloves assembled in South Africa for preferential

African Growth and Opportunity Act; men's shirts; subheading 9819.11.06; subheading 9819.11.09; findings and trimmings

African Growth and Opportunity Act; AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004; Women's Woven Pants; Waistband Curtain; Waistband; South Africa; Unfinished Component; Findings, Trimmings; Belt; Revocation of HQ 967333 and HQ 967350; Corrected Facts Dear Mr. Bodek:This is in response to your letter dated February 1, 2005, requesting that we issue revisions to Headquarters Rulings 967333 and 967350, dated December 20, 2004, to reflect corrected facts you now provide. In HQ 967333 and HQ 967350, women's pants manufactured in South Africa containing fusing material which you advised were manufactured in Italy were determined not to meet the production requirements set forth in 19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The fusing material was found to disqualify the pants from duty-free treatment.

African Growth and Opportunity Act; Apparel Assembled From Regional Fabric; 19 U.S.C. 3721 (b)(3); Chapter 98, Subchapter XIX, HTSUSA; Subheading 9819.11.09, HTSUSA; 19 C.F.R. 10.211 et seq.

African Growth and Opportunity Act; Drawstrings; Elasticized Narrow Woven Fabric