NY 862908: The tariff classification of ladies' knitted nightwear from Taiwan.

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                              NY 862908
                                 May 13, 1991


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:361 862908  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6108.32.0010

Mr. Khem Lall
R.H. Macy Corporate Buying
11 Penn Plaza
New York, NY  10001-2006

RE:  The tariff classification of ladies' knitted nightwear from
     Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Lall:

     In your letter dated April 29, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     The submitted garments are manufactured from heavy-weight
jersey fabric of 65% polyester/35% cotton.

     Styles 9424 and 19404 are long-sleeved, loose-fitting
garments which extend below the mid-thigh.  On each of these
styles there is a partial-front opening with closures, along with
a round neckline.

     Styles 19402 and 9422 are pajama sets, the bottoms of which
are long-legged with an elasticized waistband, and the tops of
which are long-sleeved with a round neckline.  The top portion of
9422 is a pullover with a partial-front, snapped opening, but
there is a full-front, buttoned opening on the top of style
19402.

     As you have requested, the sample garments are being
returned.

     The applicable subheading for the garments will be
6108.32.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knitted nightdresses and
pajamas of man-made fibers.  The rate of duty will be 17 percent
ad valorem.

     The four styles fall within textile category designation
651.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Taiwan are subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement.
     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 Section
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.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        Jean F. Maguire
                                        Area Director
                                        New York Seaport