The tariff classification of women’s pajamas and G-string from China

NY M83561 June 6, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M83561 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.22.0000; 6208.92.0030 Ms. Erin Giang E & E Co. Ltd. 45875 Northport Loop East Freemont, CA 94538 RE: The tariff classification of women’s pajamas and G-string from China Dear Ms. Giang: In your letter dated May 18, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style 3837 consists of a woman’s pajama set and a G-string constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The pajama top features a shaped neckline and 1-¼ inch wide shoulder straps. The pajama bottom features an elasticized waist and capri length legs trimmed with lace. The G-string is a thong-like garment , which features fabric at the front that is secured by elastic straps around the waist and at the back. The applicable subheading for the pajamas will be 6208.22.0000, 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: nightdresses and pajamas. The duty rate will be 16 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the G-string will be 6208.92.0030, 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 man-made fibers: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 16 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 pajamas fall within textile category designation 651 and the G-string 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division