L85324 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of women’s knit pants from Malaysia. Dear Mr. Neely:

Issued June 17, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6104.62.2011

Headings: 6104

Product description

The garment will be returned as requested. Style 5542 is a pair of women’s pants constructed from 70 percent cotton, 27 percent polyester and three-percent spandex knit fabric. The pull-on pants have an elasticized waistband with a drawstring and hemmed leg openings.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6104.62.2011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Women’s…trousers …, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton.

Full text

NY L85324 June 17, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY L85324 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2011 Mr. Frank Neely Sara Lee Branded Apparel 1000 East Hanes Mill Road, 1st Floor Winston-Salem, NC 27105 RE: The tariff classification of women’s knit pants from Malaysia. Dear Mr. Neely: In your letter dated May 26, 2005, you requested a classification ruling for women’s pants. The garment will be returned as requested. Style 5542 is a pair of women’s pants constructed from 70 percent cotton, 27 percent polyester and three-percent spandex knit fabric. The pull-on pants have an elasticized waistband with a drawstring and hemmed leg openings. The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6104.62.2011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Women’s…trousers …, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton. The duty rate will be 14.9 percent ad valorem. The pants fall within textile category designation 348. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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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