10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a men’s shirt from Hong Kong
Issued May 7, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardH8 H80435 (May 7, 2001)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6205.30.2070
Headings: 6205
Product description
. A men’s garment, identified as style 24115, was submitted. It was described as a “shirt jacket style” garment, made of 70 percent rayon and 30 percent polyester woven fabric. It features a full front zippered opening, long sleeves with button cuffs, two front slash pockets at the lower portion of the jacket and a spread collar.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 24115 will be 6205.30.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ shirts, of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, men’s.
Full text
NY H80435 May 7, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 H80435 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6205.30.2070 Mr. Paul H. Lippe Vital International Freight Services, Inc. P.O. Box 452780 Los Angeles, CA 90045-2780 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s shirt from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Lippe: In your letter dated April 25, 2001, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Hub Distributing, Inc.. A men’s garment, identified as style 24115, was submitted. It was described as a “shirt jacket style” garment, made of 70 percent rayon and 30 percent polyester woven fabric. It features a full front zippered opening, long sleeves with button cuffs, two front slash pockets at the lower portion of the jacket and a spread collar. The applicable subheading for style 24115 will be 6205.30.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ shirts, of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, men’s. The duty rate will be 29.6 cents/kg plus 26.4 percent ad valorem. The shirt falls within textile category designation 640. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of men’s fishing shirts from China
The tariff classification of men’s upper body garments from China or Vietnam
The tariff classification of a men’s woven shirt and women’s knit garments from Vietnam and China
The tariff classification of a men’s high visibility shirt from China
The tariff classification of men’s shirts and women’s pullovers from Vietnam
The tariff classification of a men’s chef coat, shirt, and trousers from Vietnam
The tariff classification of men’s woven shirts and pants from Mexico.
The tariff classification of men’s tops and undershirts and women’s upper body garments from India
The tariff classification of men’s chef coats from China
The tariff classification of a men’s woven shirt from Vietnam.
Follow H80435
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.