K81173 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of men’s shorts from Kazakhstan

Issued November 24, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6203.42.4050

Headings: 6203

Product description

All five garments are made of 100% cotton woven fabric. Style D5301M-S04, described as a cargo short, features a buttoned waistband with side elastic inserts and belt loops; a zippered front; two front cargo pockets with patch pockets superimposed on each pocket; two back pockets with flaps; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5322M-S04. described as a cargo short, features a buttoned waistband with side elastic inserts and belt loops; a zippered front; two front cargo pockets with patch pockets superimposed on each pocket; two back welt pockets with buttons; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5314M-S04 features a buttoned waistband with belt loops; a zippered front; two front pockets; two pockets over the side seams; two back pockets with buttoned flaps; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5315M-S04 features a buttoned waistband with side elastic inserts and belt loops; a zippered front; two front slash pockets; two back patch pockets; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5320M-S04, a pull-on style short, features an elasticized waistband with an interior drawcord; two side seam pockets; a patch pocket with a flap over the right leg seam; a back welt pocket with hook and loop fabric tape closure; and hemmed leg openings.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for all the garments 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: Shorts: Men's.

Full text

NY K81173 November 24, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 K81173 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6203.42.4050 Ms. Rita Yeung Amtai Imports, Inc. 2200 Martin Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 RE: The tariff classification of men’s shorts from Kazakhstan Dear Ms. Yeung: In your letter received November, 17, 2003, you requested a classification ruling. Five samples of men’s shorts were submitted and will be returned as you have requested. All five garments are made of 100% cotton woven fabric. Style D5301M-S04, described as a cargo short, features a buttoned waistband with side elastic inserts and belt loops; a zippered front; two front cargo pockets with patch pockets superimposed on each pocket; two back pockets with flaps; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5322M-S04. described as a cargo short, features a buttoned waistband with side elastic inserts and belt loops; a zippered front; two front cargo pockets with patch pockets superimposed on each pocket; two back welt pockets with buttons; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5314M-S04 features a buttoned waistband with belt loops; a zippered front; two front pockets; two pockets over the side seams; two back pockets with buttoned flaps; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5315M-S04 features a buttoned waistband with side elastic inserts and belt loops; a zippered front; two front slash pockets; two back patch pockets; and hemmed leg openings. Style D5320M-S04, a pull-on style short, features an elasticized waistband with an interior drawcord; two side seam pockets; a patch pocket with a flap over the right leg seam; a back welt pocket with hook and loop fabric tape closure; and hemmed leg openings. The applicable subheading for all the garments 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: Shorts: Men's. The duty rate will be 16.7% ad valorem. The garments fall within textile category designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Kazakhstan are not subject to quota and do not require a visa. 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 R. Ferraro at 646-733-3046. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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