CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:361 809865
Ms. Virginia Sun
Talbots
175 Beal Street
Hingham, Mass. 02043
RE: The tariff classification of a pair of pajamas for women
from Macau.
Dear Ms. Sun:
In your letter dated May 3, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. The samples are being returned, as you
requested.
Style 55103631 consists of a pair of pants and a pullover top.
The pull-on pants are constructed from 100% cotton fabric and
have a one-inch elasticized waistband with a draw string, and
side pockets. The pullover top is constructed from 100% cotton
fabric and has long sleeves, a U neckline, and a plain hemmed
bottom. The fabric of the garments is lightweight, and both the
top and pants are sized for a comfortable fit. You have
indicated that these garments were designed as pajamas, and that
they will be advertised as such in your catalogue.
The applicable subheading for style 55103631 will be
6108.31.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knit pajamas of cotton. The
rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem.
Style 55103631 falls within textile category designation 351.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, garments
imported from Macau are subject to a visa requirement and quota
restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided
into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are
the result of international bilateral agreements which are
subject to frequent renegotiations and changes, to obtain the
most current information available, we suggest that you check,
close to the time of shipment, the Status Report On Current
Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the
U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your
local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport