The tariff classification of men’s knit shorts from Bangladesh. Dear Mr. Curcuruto: In your letter, which was received by this office on April 4, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.
Issued May 4, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6103.42.1050
Headings: 6103
Product description
As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 1088 is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 100 percent cotton, jersey knit fabric. The shorts feature a tunnel elastic waistband; a one button fly front opening; a cargo pocket on each leg with a large flap and Velcro-like closures; an embroidered logo on the right cargo pocket; and hemmed leg openings.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Style 1088 will be 6103.42.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys' .
Full text
NY F85287 May 4, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N5:356 F85287 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6103.42.1050 Mr. Jack Curcuruto Masterpiece Apparel Ltd. 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6411 New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit shorts from Bangladesh. Dear Mr. Curcuruto: In your letter, which was received by this office on April 4, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 1088 is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 100 percent cotton, jersey knit fabric. The shorts feature a tunnel elastic waistband; a one button fly front opening; a cargo pocket on each leg with a large flap and Velcro-like closures; an embroidered logo on the right cargo pocket; and hemmed leg openings. The applicable subheading for Style 1088 will be 6103.42.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys' ... trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear) knitted or crocheted: of cotton: shorts: men’s. The duty rate will be 16.5 percent ad valorem. Style 1088 falls within textile category designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Bangladesh are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7081. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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