CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 852906
Mr. Stephen M. Zelman
271 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
RE: The tariff classification of a cotton knit teddy from China.
Dear Mr. Zelman:
In your letter dated May 23, 1990, on behalf of Craftex
Creations, Inc. you requested a classification ruling. The
sample is being returned to you, as requested.
The submitted sample, style 31309, is a knit 100% cotton
teddy. The garment features two inch wide straps and is trimmed
around the armholes, neck and front opening with a 1/8" wide
edging of raschel knit fabric. The front opening may be
tightened by means of a narrow piece of textile fabric. The
teddy has a three snap closure at the crotch.
The term "underwear" is considered to be any garment of an
intimate nature, not seen, and worn under an outergarment, in the
interest of modesty or comfort. It is also generally agreed that
underwear is not for public exposure.
The applicable subheading for the style 31309 will be
6108.91.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' slips, petticoats,
briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, articles,
knitted or crocheted: other: of cotton... underwear: other:
women's. The duty rate will be 9 percent ad valorem.
Style 31309 falls within textile category designation 352.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
China are subject to quota restraints and 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