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The tariff classification of men’s knit shorts from Mexico.
Issued February 2, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6103.43.1550
Headings: 6103
Product description
As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 229507 “Speed” is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 100% polyester, finely knit, closed hole mesh fabric. Style 229507 falls above the knee and has a tunnel elastic waistband with an inside drawstring, a small heat seal logo on the lower right leg, and hemmed legs. Style 229507 will be imported in Adult (men’s) sizes XS - 3XL.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Style 229507 will be 6103.43.1550, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for men’s or boys’… trousers, …breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: of synthetic fibers: trousers, breeches and shorts: other: shorts: men’s.
Full text
N090427 February 2, 2010 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:WA:356 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6103.43.1550 Mr. Mike Rizner Augusta Sportswear 425 Park West Drive Grovetown, GA 30813 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit shorts from Mexico. Dear Mr. Rizner: In your letter dated January 14, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Holloway Sportwear. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 229507 “Speed” is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 100% polyester, finely knit, closed hole mesh fabric. Style 229507 falls above the knee and has a tunnel elastic waistband with an inside drawstring, a small heat seal logo on the lower right leg, and hemmed legs. Style 229507 will be imported in Adult (men’s) sizes XS - 3XL. The applicable subheading for Style 229507 will be 6103.43.1550, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for men’s or boys’… trousers, …breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: of synthetic fibers: trousers, breeches and shorts: other: shorts: men’s. The rate of duty is 28.2% 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/. 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
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