The tariff classification of women's pajama separates from Hong Kong.
Active· CBP ruling HQ d81003· Issued 1998-08-27
Ruling text
NY D81003
August 27, 1998
CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 D81003
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 6108.31.0010; 6108.91.0030
Ms. Rebecca Cheung
Ann Taylor Global Sourcing, Inc.
142 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
RE: The tariff classification of women's pajama separates from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Cheung:
This ruling replaces our previous ruling letter, NYC89498 which was
issued to you on July 9, 1998. You have indicated the original style number
assigned to one of the garments was incorrect and you have now suppled the
correct one.
Style 21-6006 is a woman's pajama top of 100% cotton light weight
pointelle knit fabric. The waist length top features spaghetti straps, a v-neckline in the front, with the back cut straight across from side seam to
side seam, and a hemmed bottom. The straps, neckline and back trim are of
satin woven fabric.
Style 21-21770 is a women's boxer styled pajama bottom of 100% cotton,
light weight pointelle knit fabric. The pajama bottoms feature a 1/2 inch
enclosed elasticized waistband, and a hemmed bottom. Styles 21-6006 and 21-21770 will be sold as part of a mix and match grouping. They will be imported
in two ways: in equal quantities of tops and bottoms on a single shipment;
and as separate, unmatched pieces.
You have also provided information to indicate that the garments were
designed, and will be marketed and sold as sleepwear in the "intimates"
section of the Ann Taylor stores.
The applicable subheading for the for the pajamas when imported in equal
quantities of tops and bottoms on the same shipments 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 8.8 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the pajama tops and bottoms imported as
separates will be 6108.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for women's knit ...pajamas and similar articles
of cotton. The rate of duty will be 8.8 percent ad valorem.
The pajamas when imported in equal quantities fall within the textile
category designation 351; the pajama separates fall within the textile
category designation 350. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
garments imported from Hong Kong 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 Part 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.
If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import
Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 212-466-5540.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division
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