CLA-2-62:K:C:C8:Il7 897326
Mr. William F. Sullivan
MSAS Customs Logistics Inc.
150-16 132nd Avenue
Jamaica, New York 11434
RE: The tariff classification of three men's cotton/polyester
shirts from Singapore and Malaysia
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letter dated April 22, 1994, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Glint Inc., 13951 South Main
Street, Los Angeles, CA.
The submitted samples are men's sport shirts that are
constructed with two types of fabric. The top portion is made of
woven fabric, 70% cotton/30% polyester. The bottom portion is
made of terry knit fabric, 65% polyester/35% cotton. Style F4774
has a round ribbed knit neck opening. Style F4787 and F4613 have
collars and three button plackets. All three styles have a
ribbed bottom, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and a slit pocket
on the left chest. The samples are being returned to you.
Neither the knit nor the woven portion imparts the essential
character. The shirts are therefore classified by GRI 3(c). The
applicable subheading is 6205.20.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated, which provides for men's or boy's
shirts... of cotton: other: other: other: with two or more colors
in the warp and/or the filling: other: men's. The rate of duty
will be 21% ad valorem.
These garments fall within textile category designation 340.
As a product of Singapore or Malaysia, this merchandise is
subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon
international textile trade agreements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment. The
Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available
for inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Thomas Mattina
Area Director,
JFK Airport