CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:TA:355 D81378
Mr. Edward N. Jordan
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
601 North Nash Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
RE: The tariff classification of men's woven shirts from the
Philippines or the Federated States of Micronesia.
Dear Mr. Jordan:
In your letter dated August 14, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Two samples of woven nylon shirts were submitted. Style SSBCJ
is a pullover with an opening at the neckline secured by a two snap
closure. It has short hemmed sleeves and a hemmed bottom with a
drawstring. It has an open flap on the back surface with an
interior polyester mesh. It has knit inserts starting at the
armpits and extending the length of the sleeve openings in the
rear. Style BCJ is a pullover with an opening at the neckline
secured by a two button closure. It has long sleeves with
elasticized cuffs and a hemmed bottom with a drawstring. It has
knit inserts starting at the armpits and extending the length of
the sleeve openings in the rear.
The applicable subheading for the samples submitted will be
6205.30.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's other, other, woven shirts of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 30.2 cents a kilogram plus
26.9% ad valorem.
The samples submitted fall within textile category designation
640. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
the Philippines are subject to quota restraints and visa
requirements. At the present time there are no such requirements
for the Federated States of Micronesia.
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 (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter or the control number indicated
above should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Gerard Shea at 212-466-5878.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division