The tariff classification of a woman’s knit nightdress and a woman’s knit robe from Vietnam. Dear Ms. Purcell:

NY L88655 December 16, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY L88655 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6108.31.0010; 6108.91.0030 Ms. Bernadette Purcell, Customs Compliance QVC, Inc. Studio Park 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380-4262 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit nightdress and a woman’s knit robe from Vietnam. Dear Ms. Purcell: In your letter, which we received on dated November 16, 2005 you requested a classification ruling for a woman’s nightdress and robe. The samples will be returned, as requested. Style A71064 consists of a woman’s nightdress and robe, both constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric. The sleeveless nightdress extends to mid-calf and has a V neckline, picot edging around the neckline and armholes, and a plain, hemmed bottom. The robe is approximately the same length and has a rounded neckline, short sleeves, a full front opening with a zipper closure, patch pockets below the waist, and a plain, hemmed bottom. Based on the appearance of the garments and the manner in which they will be marketed and sold, they are considered sleepwear of heading 6108. The applicable subheading for the nightdress will be 6108.31.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Nightdresses…knitted or crocheted: Of cotton. The duty rate will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the robe will be 6108.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Bathrobes…and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton. The duty rate will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The nightdress falls within textile category designation 351; the robe falls within textile category designation 350. 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 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 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division