The tariff classification of a woman's sleep pant from India

NY C89194 June 23, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 C89194 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.91.3010 Mr. Christopher J. Cox Lane Bryant 2300 Southeastern Avenue P.O. Box 1947 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1947 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sleep pant from India Dear Mr. Cox: In your letter dated June 5, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 57674 is a woman's sleep pant constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features an elasticized waist and short, wide hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for style 57674 will be 6208.91.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HAS), 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 duty rate will be 11.6 percent ad valorem. Style 57674 falls within textile category designation 352. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints. 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 Patricia Schiazzano at (212) 466 - 5866. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division