The tariff classification of women’s apparel from Turkey and Hong Kong.

NY J86488 July 10, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:354 J86488 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6108.22.9020; 6212.10.9020; 6307.90.9889; 7310.29.0050 Ms. Kristi L. Brokaw Adidas 5055 N. Greeley Avenue Portland, OR 97217 RE: The tariff classification of women’s apparel from Turkey and Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Brokaw: In your letter dated March 25, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two items were provided for review. Style S215007 consists of a women’s panty brief and a protective washing bag. The women’s panty brief is constructed of a seamless 90% nylon 10% elastic knitted fabric. The panty brief features a hemmed doubled fabric waistband with “Adidas” printed at the center of the back, elasticized capping at the leg openings, and distinct heavy ribbed construction that outlines the area below the waistband. The polyester mesh protective washing bag measures approximately 8-1/2 by 6-1/4 inches and has a drawstring closure top. Style S215007 is made in Turkey. Style S215026B is a women’s underwire brassiere constructed of 78% nylon 22% elastic mesh fabric with plain knitted fabric at the lower cups. The brassiere features a heavily elasticized bottom band, heavily elasticized vertical strips sewn at the either side, adjustable shoulder straps made of doubled fabric at the front and an elasticized band at the rear, a triple row hook and eye rear closure, and elasticized capping at the top of the garment. The brassiere is packed in a rectangular steel can with a removable lid. Style S215026B is made in Hong Kong. The style S215008 man-made fiber panty brief is specifically provided for under 6108.22.9020, HTS. Therefore, your suggestion for classification under 6108.92.0005, HTS, is not applicable. The applicable subheading for the Style S215008 panty brief will be 6108.22.9020, HTS, which provides for Women’s or girls’ slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Briefs and panties: of man-made fibers: Other . . . Women’s. The duty rate will be 15.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Style S215008 washing bag will be 6307.90.9889, HTS, which provides for "Other made up articles…Other." The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Style S215026B brassiere will be 6212.10.9020, HTS, which provides for Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: brassiere: other: other . . . of man-made fibers. The general rate of duty will be 17 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Style S215026B steel can will be 7310.29.0050, HTS, which provides for Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment: Of a capacity of less than 50 liters: Other . . . Other. The general rate of duty will be Free, 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 Brian Burtnik at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division