CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A84720
Mr. Roy Balasuriya
Bassett Clothing Inc.
1375 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from Sri
Lanka.
Dear Mr. Balasuriya:
In your letter dated June 12, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style LPM is a pair of men's pants constructed from 100 percent
cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment features an exposed
jacquard elastic waistband; a one button fly front opening; and rib
knit cuffs at the ankles.
Style JSM is a pair of men's shorts constructed from 100 per-
cent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment features an
exposed jacquard elastic waistband; two side seam pockets; and
hemmed leg openings with side slits.
As requested, your samples will be returned.
The applicable subheading for Style LPM will be 6103.42.1020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for: men's or boys'... trousers, knitted or crocheted: of
cotton: trousers: men's. The duty rate is 16.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style JSM will be 6103.42.1050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for men's or boys'... shorts (other than swimwear),
knitted or crocheted: of cotton: shorts: men's. The duty rate is
16.9 percent ad valorem.
Style LPM and Style JSM fall within textile category
designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agree-ments, products of Sri Lanka are subject to visa requirements and
quota restraints.
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 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 212-466-5677.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division