A modified category coding scheme shall be implemented in all TECs covering return shipments in order to properly classify them according to their specific product type.  This will require appending the letter A, N or T to the last digit in the old category code based on the following classification:

A - Apparel items
N - Non-apparel items
T - Textile items

Illustration:

Product type	Old Category Code	New Category Code
Apparel	10USRS05	10USRS05A
Non-apparel	10USRS05	10USRS05N
Textile	10USRS05	10USRS05T

This memorandum circular shall take effect on April 1, 2003.

Please be guided accordingly.

Adopted: 04 March 2003


(SGD.) ANTHONY A. CORTEZ
Deputy Executive Director