L81354 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a pair of women’s knit shorts from China.

Issued December 28, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6104.62.2030

Headings: 6104

Product description

The submitted sample, Style #S062AA09576, is a pair of women’s shorts constructed from 60% cotton, and 40% polyester knit fabric. The garment features a wide elasticized waistband with a drawstring, two front pockets, and hemmed leg openings. We are returning your sample as you requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the shorts, Style S062AA09576 will be 6104.62.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s shorts, knitted or crocheted:Of cotton, shorts, women’s.

Full text

NY L81354 December 28, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY L81354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2030 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a pair of women’s knit shorts from China. Dear Mr. Crago In your letter dated November 22, 2004, on behalf of your client Ballet Makers, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #S062AA09576, is a pair of women’s shorts constructed from 60% cotton, and 40% polyester knit fabric. The garment features a wide elasticized waistband with a drawstring, two front pockets, and hemmed leg openings. We are returning your sample as you requested. The applicable subheading for the shorts, Style S062AA09576 will be 6104.62.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s shorts, knitted or crocheted:Of cotton, shorts, women’s. The duty rate will be 14.9% ad valorem. The shorts, Style S062AA09576 fall within textile category designation 348. 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 Angela De Gaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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