CLA-2-61:S:N5:354 882960
Mr. Edmundo Rodriguez
Nestor Reyes, Inc.
P.O. Box 4528
Old San Juan Sta., San Juan P.R. 00902-4528
RE: The tariff classification of men's, boys' and women's cotton
knit underwear from the Dominican Republic.
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
In your letter dated February 15, 1993, on behalf of Hanes
Menswear, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
The first submitted sample, style 2249 is a package of three
men's cotton knit underwear briefs. The briefs feature fly
fronts, elasticized leg openings and a 1 1/4" wide exposed
elasticized waistband with the word "Hanes" printed at 1"
intervals. Style B2249 is the same only sized for boys.
The second submitted sample, style 1420 is a package of
three women's cotton knit bikini panties. The panties feature
elasticized leg openings and a 5/8" wide elasticized waistband
with the word "Hanes Her Way" at 2 1/4" intervals. Style 1400 is
a full cut version and style 1430 is a hipster.
The applicable subheading for style 2249 will be
6107.11.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' underpants, briefs,
nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar
articles knitted or crocheted: underpants and briefs: of cotton,
men's. The duty rate will be 7.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style B2249 will be
6107.11.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' underpants, briefs,
nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar
articles knitted or crocheted: underpants and briefs: of cotton,
boys'. The duty rate will be 7.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for styles 1420, 1400 and 1430
will be 6108.21.0010, HTS, which provides for women's or girls'
slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, ... and similar articles,
knitted or crocheted: briefs and panties: of cotton, women's.
The duty rate will be 8.1 percent ad valorem.
All styles fall within textile category designation 352.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
the Dominican Republic are subject to 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 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