NY B85732

June 20, 1997

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:TA:355 B85732

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6205.30.2050; 6205.20.2065

Ms. Jill Burns

MSAS Customs Logistics,Inc.

8725 NW 18th Terrace

Suite 301

Miami, FL 33172

RE: The tariff classification of men\'s shirts from Costa Rica.

Dear Ms. Burns:

In your letter dated May 27, 1997, on behalf of Uniforms To You, you
requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be
returned to you.

You have submitted four samples. Style 100013-023 is a man\'s 65%
polyester and 35% cotton striped woven shirt. The garment features short
sleeves, a buttoned down collar, a full frontal opening with a seven
button closure, a breast pocket and a curved hemmed bottom.

Style 2531-00-29 is a man\'s 65% polyester and 35% cotton striped woven
shirt. The garment features short sleeves, a buttoned down collar, a
full frontal opening with a seven button closure, a breast pocket and a
hemmed bottom.

Style 5050-00-10 is a man\'s 60% cotton and 40% polyester woven shirt.
The garment features long sleeves with a two buttoned cuff, a buttoned
down collar, a full frontal opening with a seven button closure, a
breast pocket and a curved hemmed bottom.

Style 5631-00-31 is a man\'s 55% cotton and 45% polyester woven shirt.
The garment features long sleeves with a two buttoned cuff, a collar
stay that buttons onto the collar, a full frontal opening with a hidden
placket seven button closure, a breast pocket and a curved hemmed
bottom.

The applicable subheading for styles 100013-023 and 2531-00-29, will be
6205.30.2050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for men\'s or boys\' shirts: of man-made fibers: other:
other, other: with two or more colors in the warp and or filling:
men\'s. The duty rate will be 30.4 cents per kg. plus 27 percent ad
valorem.

The applicable subheading for styles 5050-00-10 and 5631-00-31, 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 20.6 percent ad valorem.

Styles 100013-023 and 2531-00-29 fall within textile category
designation 640. Styles 5050-00-10 and 5631-00-31 fall within textile
designation 340. Based upon international textile trade agreements
products of Costa Rica 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,

Paul K. Schwartz

Chief, Textile and Apparel Branch National Commodity

Specialist Division