CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:361 856340
Bruce D. Roberts
Miami International Forwarders
P.O Box 523730
Miami FL. 33152-3730
RE: The tariff classification of a pair of women's shorts from
Haiti.
Dear Mr. Roberts:
In your letter dated August 22, 1990, received by U.S.
Customs September 13, 1990, on behalf of States Nitewear, Inc.,
you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 1506X, is a pair of
women's shorts manufactured from a 100% cotton fabric. The
shorts feature an elasticized waistband and two inseam side
pockets. The leg separation is visible when the garment is
viewed from the front.
The applicable subheading for style number 1506X will be
6204.62.4055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's shorts of cotton. The rate of
duty will be 17.7 percent ad valorem.
Style 1506X falls within textile category designation 348.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Haiti are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
In addition style 1506X may qualify for partial duty
exemption under HTS subheading 9802. The thread and elastic may
qualify as U.S. components assembled abroad within the meaning of
HTS subheading 9802. At the time of entry, documentation should
be submitted to substantiate your claim of goods of U.S. origin.
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 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,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport