CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:356

Ms. Karen Paitsell
Augusta Sportswear
425 Park West Drive
Grovetown, GA 30813

RE: The tariff classification of men’s and boys’ knit shorts from Haiti.

Dear Ms. Paitsell:

In your letter dated October 21, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.

The submitted sample, Style 2810 "Kinergy Training Short," is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from 100% polyester, finely knit fabric. Style 2810 falls above the knee and has a tunnel elastic waistband with an inside drawstring; side seam pockets; and hemmed legs. Style 2810 will be imported in Adult (men’s) sizes S – 2XL. You state that the same garment will be imported as Style 2811 in Youth (boys’) sizes S - L. The applicable subheading for Style 2810 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 will be 28.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style 2811 will be 6103.43.1570, 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: boys’: other. The rate of duty will be 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 the World Wide Web at https://www.usitc.gov/current/.

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 Maryalice Nowak at [email protected].


Sincerely,

Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division