CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A88741
Mr. Eric Silver
J. W. E. Silk Inc.
5 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from the
People's Republic of China.
Dear Mr. Silver:
In your letter dated October 9, 1996, which was received by
this office on October 22, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style PKT9000 is a pair of men's pajamas consisting of a
Henley style top and a pair of knit pants. You have stated in your
correspondence that the pajamas will be numbered, packaged, priced,
and sold as a set.
The pajamas are constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely
knit fabric which has an all-over screen print design. The top
features a round neckline; a partial front opening with three
button closures; short sleeves; a pocket on the left chest; and a
straight hemmed bottom. The pants feature a fabric covered, tunnel
elastic waistband; an open fly front; a rear patch pocket; and
elastic cuffs at the ankles.
Style BKT9000 is a pair of men's sleep shorts which are
constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit fabric which has
an all-over screen print design. The garment features a fabric
covered tunnel, elastic waistband; an open fly front; and hemmed
leg openings.
The applicable subheading for Style PKT9000 will be
6107.21.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' ... nightshirts and
pajamas ... knitted or crocheted: nightshirts and pajamas: of
cotton: men's. The duty rate will be 9.4 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style BKT9000 will be
6107.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' ... pajamas ... and
similar articles, knitted or crocheted: other: of cotton:
sleepwear. The duty rate will be 9.2 percent ad valorem.
Styles PKT9000 and BKT9000 fall within textile category
designation 351. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of the People's Republic of China are subject
to visa requirements and quota restraints.
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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter 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
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-466-5877.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division