NY a82698: The tariff classification of a unisex sleep bottom from Portugal

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NY A82698





May 13, 1996



CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A82698



CATEGORY:		Classification



TARIFF NO.: 	6208.21.0010



Mr. James Lee

J. Crew Group

Import Department

22 Lincoln Place

Garfield, NJ 07026



RE:	The tariff classification of a unisex sleep bottom from Portugal



Dear Mr. Lee:



	In your letter dated April 15, 1996, you requested a classification ruling.
 The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate
cover.

	

	Style 41655 is a long sleep bottom constructed from 100 percent cotton yarn
dyed flannel woven fabric.  The garment features an elasticized, drawstring
waist; long, hemmed pant legs; two side seam pockets; and one right rear pocket
with a button closure.  The garment will also be imported under style numbers
416651, 41675 and 42205 which represent different colors.

You state that the garment is sized as unisex, that it will be advertised in the
sleepwear section of the J. Crew catalog and that the fabric used is exclusive
to the sleepwear department.



	The applicable subheading for style 41655 will be 6208.21.0010, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), 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: of cotton: with two or more colors in the
warp and/or the filling.  The duty rate will be 9.4 percent ad valorem.



	Style 41655 falls within textile category designation 351.  Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Portugal are currently not
subject to quota restraints or a visa requirement.



	The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.
 If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected.  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 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 (212) 466 - 5866.







								Sincerely,







								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division