NY a82507: The tariff classification of men's shirts from Hong Kong.

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	NY A82507

	April 25, 1996

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 A82507  

CATEGORY:	Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6205.20.2046; 6205.20.2065	  

Mr. Mitchel R. Scher
Vandegrift Forwarding Company
One Evertrust Plaza
Jersey City, NJ  07302

RE:	The tariff classification of men's shirts from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Scher:

	In your letter dated April 11, 1996, on behalf of Nautica International you requested a classification ruling.  As requested, the samples will be returned to you.
	
	You have submitted three samples.  Style W62229 is a man's woven 100% cotton flannel shirt.  The garment features long sleeves with one button cuffs and sleeve vents with one button closures, a corduroy collar with a corduroy strip beneath it which, by means of a button closure, can fasten the top of the shirt, a full front opening which has a zipper closure, a breast patch pocket and a hemmed bottom. 

	Style W62226 is a man's woven 100% cotton flannel pullover.  The garment features long sleeves with one button cuffs and sleeve vents with a button closure, a corduroy collar with a flannel strip beneath it which, by means of a button closure, can fasten the top of the shirt, a partial zippered opening, a patch pocket on the left side of the chest and a patch pocket with a buttoned flap on the right side and a hemmed bottom.   

	Style W63706 is a man's  shirt made of 100% cotton woven twill fabric.  The garment features long sleeves with a one button cuff, a collar, a full front opening that is closed with six buttons, patch pockets on both sides of the chest and a hemmed bottom. 

	The applicable subheading for styles W62229 and W 62226 will be 6205.20.2046, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys' shirts: of cotton: other, other: other: with two or more colors in the warp and/or filling: napped.  The duty rate will be 20.7 percent ad valorem.




	The applicable subheading for style W63706 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 20.7 percent ad valorem.

	All styles fall within textile category designation 340.  Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

	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.  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 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 Gerard Shea at 212-466-5878.



								Sincerely,



								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division