The tariff classification of a men’s shirt from Macau

NY H80296 May 7, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 H80296 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.33.0040 Mr. Stephen DeCastro All-Ways Forwarding Int’l., Inc. 701 Newark Avenue, Suite 300 Elizabeth, NJ 07208 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s shirt from Macau Dear Mr. DeCastro: In your letter dated April 30, 2001, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Sino Qualitex. You submitted a sample of a garment identified as style SS-101. The garment is a pull over shirt with a rib knit crew neck and long sleeves with rib knit cuffs. The bottom of the shirt is banded with a rib knit fabric. The fabric itself is identified as 100 percent polyester microfiber, finished with a brush finish, water repellant and waterproof. There is no visible coating to the fabric. No test results or information on the testing was submitted. The applicable subheading for style SS-101 will be 6211.33.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, other garments, other garments, men’s or boys’, of man-made fibers, shirts excluded from heading 6205. The duty rate will be 16.3 percent ad valorem. Style SS-101 falls within textile category designation 640. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Macau are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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 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 Camille Ferraro at 212-637-7082. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division