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N090428 N0 Ruling Active

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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N0 N090428 (February 2, 2010)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6103.43.1550

Headings: 6103

Product description

As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 224057 “Basketball Short” is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 91% nylon, 9% spandex, finely knit fabric. Style 224057 does not cover the knee and has a fabric faced elastic waistband with an inside drawstring, mesh knit inserts on each side, and hemmed legs. Style 224057 will be imported in Adult (men’s) sizes S - 3XL.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Style 224057 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

N090428 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 4, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Holloway Sportswear. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 224057 “Basketball Short” is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 91% nylon, 9% spandex, finely knit fabric. Style 224057 does not cover the knee and has a fabric faced elastic waistband with an inside drawstring, mesh knit inserts on each side, and hemmed legs. Style 224057 will be imported in Adult (men’s) sizes S - 3XL. The applicable subheading for Style 224057 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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