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NY J86361




June 25, 2003

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 J86361

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6203.43.4010

Ms. Jennifer Soto
Exel Global Logistics, Inc.
10205 N.W. 19th Street
Suite 101
Miami, FL 33172

RE: The tariff classification of men’s pants from the Dominican Republic

Dear Ms. Soto:

In your letter dated June 18, 2003, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Tropical Sportswear International.

You submitted three samples of men’s pants which will be returned as you have requested.

Style 100-862-266 is a man’s woven pant made from 100% polyester fabric. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband. The garment has two rear pockets, both with button closures, and cuffed pant legs.

Style 100-864-266 is a man’s woven pant made from 100% polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with a button at the waistband, two rear pockets with button closures and cuffed pant legs.

Style 100-864-782 is a man’s woven pant made from 100% polyester. The garment has two front side pockets located at the hip area with a zippered front closure with two overlapping buttons and a clasp at the waistband, an adjustable waistband, two rear pockets, both with button closures, and cuffed pant legs.

The applicable subheading for styles 100-862-266, 100-864-266 and 100-864-782 will be 6203.43.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of synthetic fibers, other, other, other, other, trousers and breeches, men’s. The duty rate will be 28.1% ad valorem.

Styles 100-862-266, 100-864-266 and 100-864-782 fall within textile category designation 647. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of the Dominican Republic 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 R. Ferraro at 646-733-3046.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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