The tariff classification of a woman's sleep short from Hong Kong

PD A80981 March 12, 1996 CLA-2-62:PD:C:I21 PD A80981 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.91.3010 Mr. William F. Sullivan MSAS Customs Logistics Inc. 248-06 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sleep short from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Sullivan: In your letter dated February 27, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Newport News, Inc. The submitted sample, style L0244, is a woman's 100% cotton woven flannel sleep short. The pull on garment has an elasticized waist, an unsecured fly front, and a self fabric bow tacked to the center front. The elastic is not covered and the leg openings are hemmed. The sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the sleep short will be 6208.91.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: other: of cotton: other: women's. The rate of duty will be 11.8 percent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 352. 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. Sincerely, E. Julian Miller Port Director Charleston, SC