NY 863573: The tariff classification of a woman's woven sleep teddyfrom the Philippines and Hong Kong.

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                            NY 863573
                       June 07, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 863573

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6208.22.0000  

Mr. Robert J. Mele
CSI Industries, Inc.
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA  19020

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's woven sleep teddy
from the Philippines and Hong Kong. 

Dear Mr. Mele:

     In your letter dated May 22, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number 032-103011, is a woman's
chemise-style sleep teddy, made from 100% polyester satin fabric.
The garment's coverage extends from the top of the bust to
several inches below the midthigh. It has a flared bottom, with
a snap-secured crotch, and a partial frontal opening secured by
six loop-and-button closures, the buttons being self-fabric-
covered. It also has very thin shoulder straps, and a top edge,
V-shaped in front, with self-fabric facing around the inside
surface. The sample is being returned under separate cover.  

     The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6208.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' nightdresses and
pajamas of man-made fibers.  The rate of duty will be 17 percent
ad valorem.
     
     The garment falls within textile category designation 651. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
the Philippines are subject to visa requirements and quota
restraints; products of Hong Kong are subject to visa
requirements.  
     
     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