The tariff classification of a woman’s pajama bottom from India

N066336 July 1, 2009 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6208.92.0030 Ms. Cyndi Bergamini Charming Shoppes, Inc. 3750 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pajama bottom from India Dear Ms. Bergamini: In your letter dated June 23, 2009, you requested a classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, item #680-2565-00, is a woman’s pajama bottom constructed from 51% polyester and 49% viscose woven fabric. The pajama bottom features a partially elasticized waist with a drawstring at the center front waist and long hemmed legs with cuffs. You have indicated that this garment will be sold in the sleepwear department and is part of a mix and match sale concept. Based on the garment’s appearance and the manner in which it will be marketed, the garment is considered sleepwear. The applicable subheading for the item #680-2565-00 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/. 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 Brenda Wade at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division