CLA-2-62:S:N:N3H:354 870351
Mr. Mark J. Williams
Mark J. Williams Customs House Broker
P.O. Box 90656
Los Angeles, CA 90009
RE: The tariff classification of woman's disposable panties from
China.
Dear Mr. Williams:
In your letter dated January 3, 1992, on behalf of In-Case
Products, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
Your submitted sample, style BNP-1FN-25, is a woman's
disposable panty constructed from a nonwoven blend of 90 percent
nylon and 10 percent polyester. This panty features elasticized
waist and leg openings and a sanitary napkin sewn into the
crotch panel. The essential character of this item is imparted
by the panty portion.
The applicable subheading for style BNP-1FN-25 will be
6208.92.0025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' singlets and other
undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties... and similar
articles: other: of man-made fibers, disposable briefs and
panties designed for one-time use. The duty rate will be 17
percent ad valorem.
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