NY 865021: The tariff classification of a woman's nightshirt from HongKong and China.

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                            NY 865021

                           July 23, 1991

CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 865021

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6208.21.0020  

Mr. Darrell Sekin Jr.
DJS International Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 612785
DFW Airport, TX  75261

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's nightshirt from Hong
Kong and China. 

Dear Mr. Sekin:

     In your letter dated June 3, 1991, resubmitted on July 1,
1991, on behalf of your client, Tai Shing (U.S.A.) Co. Ltd., you
requested a classification ruling. You have not submitted any
advertising material, nor does the other submitted documentation
substantiate your claim for classification as a robe.    

     The submitted sample, style number 56R, is a woman's shin-
length nightshirt, manufactured from 100% cotton, woven fabric. 
The garment has short sleeves with scalloped edges; a full
frontal opening secured by a seven-button placket; a rounded
neckline with a scalloped edge; eyelet embroidery on the upper
front; and a shirttail bottom.

     The applicable subheading for the nightshirt will be
6208.21.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's nightdresses and pajamas of
cotton.  The rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem.
     
     The nightshirt falls within textile category designation
351.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement, while products of
China are subject to both visa requirements 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 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