The tariff classification of a woman’s knit sleepwear separate from Malaysia or Bangladesh.

NY G84013 December 8, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 G84013 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6108.32.0010; 6108.92.0030 Mr. Arthur Stein ETA Import and Export Ltd. 1 Cross Island Plaza 3rd Floor Jamaica, New York 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit sleepwear separate from Malaysia or Bangladesh. Dear Mr. Stein: In your letter, which we received on November 6, 2000, you requested a classification ruling for a woman’s pajama bottom, on behalf of Parthenon Sportswear Company. As you have requested, these garments are being returned to you. Style Y7-20259 is a woman’s pajama bottom of 100% polyester lightweight knit fabric. The pull-on pajama pants have a one-inch covered elasticized waistband with a drawstring and hemmed leg openings. Based on the appearance of the garment itself, as well as the supporting marketing information, the garment is considered sleepwear, and classified in heading 6108. If imported with equal numbers of matching pajama tops in the same shipment, the applicable subheading for the pajamas will be 6108.32.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's knit ...pajamas of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 16.4 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1, 2001, the rate of duty will be 16.3 percent ad valorem. If imported separately, the applicable subheading for style Y7-20259 will be 6108.92.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's knit ...pajamas …and similar articles of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 16.4 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1, 2001, the rate of duty will be 16.3 percent ad valorem. If imported with equal numbers of matching tops in the same shipment, the pajamas fall within textile category designation 651; style Y7-20259, if imported separately, falls within textile category designation 650. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Malaysia and Bangladesh are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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 Angela De Gaetano at 212-637-7029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division