CLA-2-61:S:N:N:HO6 REH
A.L. Fase & Company
4849 No. Scott Street, Suite 116
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Attention: Nelda H. Keith
RE: The tariff classification of disposable panties from China.
Dear Ms. Keith:
In your letter dated March 3, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Mabis Healthcare, Inc.
A representative sample of "Nylon Disposable Panties," made
from light-weight knit fabric, was submitted for our examination.
They consist of two rectangular panels sewn together to form a band
that is then partially stitched along the bottom edge to form a
crotch. The resulting leg openings and waistband are elasticized.
You state that the panties are intended for use "in a hospital
maternity ward to hold sanitary napkins after the delivery of a
baby."
The applicable subheading for the "Nylon Disposable Panties"
will be 6108.22.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Women's or girls' slips,
petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees,
bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or
crocheted: Briefs and panties: Of man-made fibers: Disposable
briefs and panties designed for one-time use... The rate of duty
will be 13.3 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,
Timothy G. Moran
Service Port Director
St. Albans, Vt.