NY a86811: The tariff classification of ladies' cotton undershirt and underpants from Macau.

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                            NY A86811

                         August 27, 1996

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:354 A86811  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6109.10.0037; 6108.91.0050  

Mr. Shay Hult
O'Bryan Brothers, Inc.
180 Madison Avenue
New York, New York  10016-2390

RE:  The tariff classification of ladies' cotton undershirt and
     underpants from Macau.

Dear Mr. Hult:

     In your letter dated August 20, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling.  As requested, your samples are being
returned with the ruling.

     You have submitted two samples.  Style 056880 is a ladies
undershirt constructed of a finely knit lightweight, translucent
pointelle cotton fabric.  The sample features a scoop neck, short
sleeves, capping around the neckline and sleeves and a hemmed
bottom.

     Style 018780 is a ladies finely knit lightweight cotton bike
short style underpant.  The sample features a covered waistband,
hemmed leg openings and a sewn-on label by the lower left leg
opening with "Cuddl Duds printed on it.

     We are unable to provide classification information on style
016880 without a sample in the actual fabrication.

     The applicable subheading for the style 056880 will be
6109.10.0037, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton . . . Women's
or girls': underwear.  The duty rate will be 20.1 percent ad
valorem.







     The applicable subheading for the style 018780 will be
6108.91.0050, HTS, which provides for Women's or girls' slips,
petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees,
bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or
crocheted: other: of cotton . . . Underwear: underpants.  The
duty rate will be 8.9 percent ad valorem.

     Both the undershirt and underpants fall within textile
category designation 352.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Macau are subject to the requirement of a
visa.

     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 Brian
Burtnik at 212-466-5880.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division