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NY G83600





November 1, 2000

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 G83600

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6205.20.2065

Mr. Thomas Caldecot Chubb, III
Oxford Industries, Inc.
222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308

RE: The tariff classification of a men’s shirt-jacket from the Philippines

Dear Mr. Chubb:

In your letter dated October 23, 2000, you requested a classification ruling.

A sample of style MJ80 was submitted. It was described as a men’s shirt-jacket. The sample is a prototype, which was manufactured in the Philippines. You state that in future, the shirt may be produced in other countries. For purposes of this ruling, we will assume the country of origin of the shirt is the Philippines.

The shirt is made of a 100 percent cotton canvas shell with a 100 percent cotton flannel “lining”. The shirt features a full frontal opening secured with seven snaps, a pointed shirt style collar, two breast pockets secured with flaps and snaps, long sleeves with cuffs that secure with snaps, and a curved hemmed bottom. The shirt is designed to be reversible, and when worn with the canvas side presenting, there are two side pockets at the waist level. Your sample will be returned as you have requested.

The applicable subheading for style MJ80 will be 6205.20.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton, other, other, other, other, men’s. The duty rate will be 20.2 percent ad valorem.

Style MJ80 falls within textile category designation 340. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of the Philippines are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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 Camille Ferraro at 212-637-7082.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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