The tariff classification of a woman’s sleep pant from China

NY M83515 June 7, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M83515 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.91.3010 Ms. Wendy Pate C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 4975 LaCross Road Suite 354 North Charleston, SC 29406-6525 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sleep pant from China Dear Ms. Pate: In your letter dated May 5, 2006, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Kayser-Roth Corporation. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style PJ40075 is a woman’s pajama pant constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features an elasticized drawstring waist, a printed design and capri length legs. Based on appearance, as well as the merchandising information provided, the style is considered sleepwear and classified in heading 6208, HTS. The applicable subheading for the style PJ40075 will be 6208.91.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: other: of cotton: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 11.2 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/. Style PJ40075 falls within textile category designation 352. 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division