The tariff classification of a woman's pajama bottom from Hong Kong

NY D80303 July 21, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D80303 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.91.3010 Ms. Rachel Acuff WalMart Stores, Inc 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's pajama bottom from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Acuff: In your letter dated July 16, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 99003 is a pair of boxer-styled pajama bottoms constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features an elasticized waist with a self fabric drawstring and short hemmed legs The applicable subheading for style 99003 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 duty rate will be 11.6 percent ad valorem. Style 99003 falls within textile category designation 352. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong 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