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NY H80853




June 11, 2001

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 H80853

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6103.42.1050

Ms. Sandy Disher
Sara Lee Branded Apparel
International Trade Group
1000 East Hanes Mill Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27105

RE: The tariff classification of a pair of men’s knit shorts from Mexico.

Dear Ms. Disher:

In your letter dated May 3, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.

Style SN14 is a pair of men’s shorts constructed from finely knit, jersey fabric. The fiber content will be 100 percent cotton in dark colors and 90 percent cotton, 10 percent polyester in gray heather. Style SN14 features a tunnel elastic waistband with an inside drawstring; side seam pockets; an embroidered logo on the lower portion of the left leg; and hemmed leg openings.

The applicable subheading for Style SN14 will be 6103.42.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys' ... trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: of cotton: shorts: men’s. The duty rate will be 16.4 percent ad valorem.

Style SN14 falls within textile category designation 347. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Mexico are not presently subject to visa requirements or quota restraints.

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 this ruling letter or the control number listed 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 212-637-7081.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

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