The tariff classification of a pair of men’s knit sleep pants from Pakistan.

NY L81693 January 21, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L81693 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6107.91.0030 Mr. Doug LaJeunesse Phoenix International 4659 World Parkway Circle St. Louis, MO 63134 RE: The tariff classification of a pair of men’s knit sleep pants from Pakistan. Dear Mr. LaJeunesse : In your letter, which was received by this office on Jan 6, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of California Manufacturing. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 44913 is a pair of men’s sleep pants constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment has a tunnel elastic waistband, an unsecured fly with no means of closure, and hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for Style 44913 will be 6107.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s and boys’…nightshirts, pajamas ... and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: sleepwear. The rate of duty will be 8.7 percent ad valorem. Style 44913 falls within textile category designation 351. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division