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NY D83321





November 3, 1998

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 D83321

CATEGORY: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Mr. Robert B. Silverman
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman, LLP Counselors at Law
245 Park Avenue
33rd Floor
New York, NY 10167-3397

RE: Country of origin determination for women's woven trousers; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift

Dear Mr. Silverman:

This is in reply to your letter dated October 8, 1998, requesting a classification and country of origin determination for women's woven trousers on behalf of Denimax Ltd. You have indicated that the sample submitted was a representative sample of various styles of blue jeans that will be imported into the United States, and produced in the same manner as indicated below. Without a sample of each style, we are unable to provide a classification ruling, however, we will be able to provide a country of origin ruling, according to the scenario provided in your request. As requested, your sample will be returned.

FACTS:

The subject merchandise will consists of women's woven trousers constructed from 100 percent cotton fabric. The manufacturing operations for the trousers are as follows:

Fabric produced in various countries, such as Hong Kong, China, India and Sri Lanka will be imported into Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, the fabric is cut, then sewn into completed trousers. Completed garments are then sent to Sri Lanka to be washed and packed, then shipped to the United States.

ISSUE:

What is the country of origin of the trousers?

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - LAW AND ANALYSIS:

On December 8, 1994, the President signed into law the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. Section 334 of that Act (codified at 19 U.S.C. 3592) provides new rules of origin for textiles and apparel entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, on and after July 1, 1996. On September 5, 1995, Customs published Section 102.21, Customs Regulations, in the Federal Register, implementing Section 334 (60 FR 46188). Thus, effective July 1, 1996, the country of origin of a textile or apparel product shall be determined by sequential application of the general rules set forth in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of Section 102.21.

Paragraph (c)(1) states that "The country of origin of a textile or apparel product is the single country, territory, or insular possession in which the good was wholly obtained or produced." As the subject merchandise is not wholly obtained or produced in a single country, territory or insular possession, paragraph (c)(1) of Section 102.21 is inapplicable.

Paragraph (c)(2) states that "Where the country of origin of a textile or apparel product cannot be determined under paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the country of origin of the good is the single country, territory, or insular possession in which each of the foreign materials incorporated in that good underwent an applicable change in tariff classification, and/or met any other requirement, specified for the good in paragraph (e) of this section:"

Paragraph (e) in pertinent part states that "The following rules shall apply for purposes of determining the country of origin of a textile or apparel product under paragraph (c)(2) of this section":

HTSUS Tariff shift and/or other requirements

6201 - 6208 (1) If the good consists of two or more component parts, a change to an assembled good of heading 6201 through 6208 from unassembled components, provided that the change is the result of the good being wholly assembled in a single country, territory, or insular possession.

As the trousers are assembled in a single country, that is, Saudi Arabia, as per the terms of the tariff shift requirement, country of origin is conferred in Saudi Arabia.

HOLDING:

The country of origin of the trousers is Saudi Arabia. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Saudi Arabia are not, at present, subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in section 19 CFR 177.9(b)(1). This sections states that a ruling letter, either directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). Should it be subsequently determined that the information furnished is not complete and does not comply with 19 CFR 177.9(b)(1), the ruling will be subject to modification or revocation. In the event there is a change in the facts previously furnished, this may affect the determination of country of origin. Accordingly, if there is any change in the facts submitted to Customs, it is recommended that a new ruling request be submitted in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.

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 Angela De Gaetano at 212-466-5540.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

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