CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 C89302
Ms. Jeanette Childs
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
3333 Beverly Road, BC-172-A
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
RE: The tariff classification of women's sleepwear from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Childs:
In your letter dated June 18, 1998, you requested a classification ruling.
The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate
cover.
All of the submitted samples are constructed from 80 percent rayon and 20
percent polyester woven fabric.
Style 01 is a nightgown that features 1/4 inch wide shoulder straps, a
round neckline, a partial front opening secured by two fabric loop closures and
a shirttail bottom.
Style 02 is a robe that features elbow length sleeves, inside ties, two
side seam pockets, a full front opening, a self fabric belt and a straight
hemmed bottom. The garment extends from the shoulders to mid-thigh.
Style 06 is a robe that features long sleeves with quilted cuffs, a quilted
collar, inside ties, a full front opening, self fabric belt loop and belt. The
garment also has one chest pocket two patch pockets below the waist and a
straight hemmed bottom. The robe extends from the shoulder to the ankle.
Style 07 is a pair of pajamas. The pajama top features long sleeves, a
collar, two patch pockets below the waist, side vents and a full front opening
secured by four decorative, self fabric button and loop closures. The pajama
bottom features an elasticized waist and long hemmed legs.
Style 08 is a nightgown that features 1/4 inch wide shoulder straps, a
V-neckline, and a partial front opening secured by one self fabric button and
loop closure.
The applicable subheading for styles 01, 07 and 08 will be 6208.22.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs,
panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar
articles: nightdresses and pajamas: of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be
16.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for styles 02 and 06 will be
6208.92.0030, Harmonized tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), 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 man-made fibers: bathrobes, dressing gowns and
similar articles: women's. The duty rate will be 16.6 percent ad valorem.
Styles 01,07 and 08 fall within textile category designation 651 and styles
02 and 06 fall within textile category designation 650. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to a
visa requirement and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.
If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected. 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 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 (212) 466 - 5866.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division