The tariff classification of a woman’s slip from Bangladesh.

NY L89252 December 21, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:354 L89252 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.11.0000 Ms. Stacy Bauman American Shipping Company Inc. 140 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s slip from Bangladesh. Dear Ms. Bauman: In your letter dated December 1, 2005, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Dr. Leonards Corporation. The provided sample will be returned as per your request. Style 59749 is a woman’s full-cut slip constructed of a 80% polyester 20% cotton woven fabric. The full-length slip features raschel lace-like trim at the rounded neckline and arm openings, side seams, and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for Style 59749 will be 6208.11.0000, 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: Slips and petticoats: Of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 14.9 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 59749 falls within textile category designation 652. 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 Deborah Marinucci at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division