The tariff classification of men's knit garments from Thailand.

NY 817100 December 29,1995 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 817100 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6103.42.1020; 6103.42.1050 Ms. Arlene Arszulowicz Ross & Hardies Park Avenue Tower 65 East 55th Street New York NY 10022-3219 RE: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from Thailand. Dear Ms. Arszulowicz: In your letter dated November 28, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of ISACO International. The first submitted garment is a pair of men's pants constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment features an exposed elastic waistband; and elasticized cuffs. You state that the imported garments will contain a jacquard waistband with the words "Natural Issue". The second submitted sample is a pair of men's boxer style shorts constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment features an exposed elastic waistband; a one button fly front opening; and hemmed leg openings. You state that the imported garments will contain a jacquard waistband with the words "Natural Issue". As requested, your samples will be returned. The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6103.42.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: men's or boys's ... trousers, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: trousers: men's. The duty rate is 17 percent ad valorem. As of January 1, 1996, the duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the shorts will be 6103.42.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys's ... shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: of cotton: shorts: men's. The duty rate is 17 percent ad valorem. As of January 1, 1996, the duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. The pants and the shorts fall within textile category designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agree-ments, products of Thailand are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 212-466-5677. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division