The tariff classification of women’s sleepwear from China

NY G80655 September 11, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA: 360 G80655 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.21.0010; 6108.32.0010 Ms. Bettina Csekme Spiegel Imports Import Logistic & Compliance – HQ 2 3500 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 RE: The tariff classification of women’s sleepwear from China Dear Ms. Csekme: In your letter dated August 11 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style T3700 is a pair of women’s pajamas constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The upper body garment features short sleeves, a collar and lapels, side vents and a full front opening secured by four buttons. The lower right front panel is embellished with embroidery. The pajama pant features an elasticized drawstring waist and long hemmed legs. Style T6704 is a woman’s nightgown constructed from 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton knit fabric. The nightgown features short sleeves, a V-neckline with a self-fabric tie, side vents and an embroidered design on the right side. The applicable subheading for style T3700 will be 6208.21.0010, 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: nightdresses and pajamas: of cotton: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 9.1 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style T6704 will be 6108.32.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: nightdresses and pajamas: of man-made fibers: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.4 percent ad valorem. Style T3700 falls within textile category designation 351 and style T6704 falls within textile category designation 651. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7080. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division