NY 863231: The tariff classification of women's woven sleepwear fromthe Philippines and Hong Kong.

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                            NY 863231
                          May 21, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 863231

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 women's woven sleepwear from
the Philippines and Hong Kong. 

Dear Mr. Mele:

     In your letter dated May 9, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number 032-013016, is a woman's
short, chemise-style nightgown, which extends slightly below the
midthigh. It is manufactured from 100% polyester, satin fabric.
The nightgown has a skirt-like bottom, which is formed by a
ruffle, and a dropped waist. The garment also has spaghetti
shoulder straps, openwork fabric trim on the front top edge, and
a small, satin rosette tacked onto the trim. You describe the
garment as a "camisole". 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 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, while products of Hong Kong are subject only 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