CLA-2-62:S:N5:354 800692
Mr. Dan Stango
Foster Industries Inc.
358 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10001-2209
RE: The tariff classification of underwear boxer shorts from
Sri Lanka.
Dear Mr. Stango:
In your letter dated July 27, 1994, you requested a
classification ruling. As requested, the sample will be returned
to you.
Your submitted sample, style 9158, is a pair of men's light
weight cotton denim underwear boxers. The boxers feature an
exposed elasticized waistband, one button fly front and hemmed
leg openings.
The applicable subheading for style 9158, will be
6207.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' singlets and other
undershirts, underpants, briefs,. . . and similar articles:
underpants and briefs: of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.5
percent ad valorem.
Style 9158 falls within textile category designation 352.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Sri Lanka are subject to quota restraints and visa requirements.
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 merchandise may be subject to an ITC exclusion order
dealing with denim garments produced by certain acid wash
methods. For further information on admissibility you should
contact your local Customs office. This ruling applies to the
classification of the merchandise and not to its admissibility
under the terms of the exclusion order.
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 should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport