African Growth and Opportunity Act; men's shirts; subheading 9819.11.06; subheading 9819.11.09; findings and trimmings

Application for Further Review of Protest 1703-03-100439Dear Port Director:This is in reply to your correspondence forwarding Application for Further Review of Protest (AFR) 1703-03-100439, filed by Kmart Corporation.

The status under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) of a scrub top and pants from Senegal.

African Growth and Opportunity Act; AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004; Women's Woven Pants; Waistband Curtain; Waistband; South Africa; Unfinished Component; Findings, Trimmings; Belt Dear Mr. Bodek:This is in response to your letter dated September 20, 2004, requesting a binding ruling on the eligibility of women's pants manufactured in South Africa for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). FACTS:You have submitted a sample of a pair of women's pants, style P96-1315 Gap. The body is constructed of 63 percent polyester, 33 percent rayon, and 4 percent spandex woven fabric. Style P96-1315 is fully lined and has a front zipper opening with two-button closure, belt loops, and two sewn in pockets. It features a sash belt constructed of 100% silk.

The tariff classification of a scrub top and pants from Senegal.

African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); Handmade Carpet; AGOA, Category 9, Namibia