The tariff classification of a man’s shirt from China
Issued July 8, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6205.30.2070
Headings: 6205
Product description
You submitted a sample of a man’s shirt identified as style R195232. The shirt is made of 73% polyester and 27% rayon woven fabric. The garment features a left over right full front opening secured with six buttons, chest pockets with buttoned flaps on each side of the shirt, a back seam, two side vents, a two piece pointed collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a straight hemmed bottom. The shirt is sized “M/32/40”. Your sample will be returned as you have requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style R195232 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 K87638 July 8, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:355 K87638 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6205.30.2070 Ms. Shelly Monahan Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 58710 Seattle, WA 98138 RE: The tariff classification of a man’s shirt from China Dear Ms. Monahan: In your letter dated June 29, 2004, you requested a classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a man’s shirt identified as style R195232. The shirt is made of 73% polyester and 27% rayon woven fabric. The garment features a left over right full front opening secured with six buttons, chest pockets with buttoned flaps on each side of the shirt, a back seam, two side vents, a two piece pointed collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a straight hemmed bottom. The shirt is sized “M/32/40”. Your sample will be returned as you have requested. The applicable subheading for style R195232 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 29.1¢/kg plus 25.9% ad valorem. Style R195232 falls within textile category designation 640. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 R. Ferraro at 646-733-3046. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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