NY a86180: The tariff classification of women's sleep bottoms from China

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                            NY A86180

                        August 29, 1996

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A86180

CATEGORY:      Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6208.91.3010

Ms. Suzanne B. Barnett
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP
245 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10167-0002

RE:  The tariff classification of women's sleep bottoms from
     China

Dear Ms. Barnett:

     In your letter dated August 7, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Mast Industries, Inc.  The
samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under
separate cover.
     
     Styles 8507 and 8508 are pajama bottoms constructed from 100
percent cotton woven flannel fabric.  The garments feature
elasticized waistbands, long hemmed legs and fly front openings
secured by four snaps.  You have stated in your letter that the
bottoms will be imported without matching pajama tops. In
addition, you have submitted sizing specifications that indicate
that these garments are clearly designed for women.

     The applicable subheading for styles 8507 and 8508 will be
6208.91.3010, 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: of cotton: other: women's.  The duty rate will be 11.8
percent ad valorem.

     Styles 8507 and 8508 fall within textile category
designation 352.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of China are subject to quota restraints and
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