The tariff classification of men’s woven wearing apparel from Dominican Republic
Issued May 22, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6203.42.4050, 6203.42.4010
Headings: 6203
Product description
You submitted five samples of men’s pants and shorts, all identified by style numbers. Your samples will be returned as you have requested. Style 105-226-332 is a man’s woven pant made from 63 percent cotton and 37 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with a one button closure. Style 205-262-333 is a man’s woven short made from 63 percent cotton and 37 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with a one button closure. Style 205-327-170 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has an adjustable partial elastic waistband with two buttons and has two rear pockets with one button closures. Style 205-327-197 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area and a zippered front closure with a buttoned waistband. It also features a partial elastic waistband and two rear pockets with flaps and one button closures. Style 205-346-254 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband. The garment also has two rear pockets with one button closures.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for styles 205-262-333, 205-327-170, 205-327-197 and 205-346-254 will be 6203.42.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, other, shorts, men’s. The applicable subheading for style 105-226-332 will be 6203.42.4015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, trousers and breeches, men’s, other.
Full text
NY H80767 May 22, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 H80767 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6203.42.4010; 6203.42.4050 Ms. Jennifer Soto MSAS Global Logistics 10205 N.W. 19th Street, Suite 101 Miami, FL 33172 RE: The tariff classification of men’s woven wearing apparel from Dominican Republic Dear Ms. Soto: In your letter dated May 16, 2001, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Tropical Sportswear International. You submitted five samples of men’s pants and shorts, all identified by style numbers. Your samples will be returned as you have requested. Style 105-226-332 is a man’s woven pant made from 63 percent cotton and 37 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with a one button closure. Style 205-262-333 is a man’s woven short made from 63 percent cotton and 37 percent polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with a one button closure. Style 205-327-170 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure and a button at the waistband. The garment has an adjustable partial elastic waistband with two buttons and has two rear pockets with one button closures. Style 205-327-197 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area and a zippered front closure with a buttoned waistband. It also features a partial elastic waistband and two rear pockets with flaps and one button closures. Style 205-346-254 is a man’s woven short made from 100 percent cotton. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband. The garment also has two rear pockets with one button closures. The applicable subheading for styles 205-262-333, 205-327-170, 205-327-197 and 205-346-254 will be 6203.42.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, other, shorts, men’s. The duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 105-226-332 will be 6203.42.4015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton, other, trousers and breeches, men’s, other. The duty rate will be 16.9 percent ad valorem. Styles 105-226-332, 205-262-333, 205-327-170, 205-327-197 and 205-346-254 fall within textile category designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Dominican Republic 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
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