The tariff classification of men’s corduroy pants from Cambodia.

NY M83760 June 22, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M83760 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6203.42.4006 Mr. Mark McGuigan Coppersmith Inc. 434 Rozzi Place South San Francisco, CA 94080 RE: The tariff classification of men’s corduroy pants from Cambodia. Dear Mr. McGuigan: In your letter dated May 17, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Paceman A.G. Inc. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 135219 is a pair of men’s pants constructed from 58% cotton, 42% polyester, woven corduroy fabric. The pants have a flat waistband with six belt loops; a fly front zipper opening with a one-button closure on the front portion of the waistband; quarter pockets at each side; a small inner patch pocket within the right front pocket; two rear patch pockets; and long hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for Style 135219 will be 6203.42.4006, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for men’s or boys’… trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of cotton: other: other: men’s trousers and breeches: corduroy. The duty rate is 16.6% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Style 135219 falls within textile category designation 347. 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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division