CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20
Ms. Gretchen H. Zink
Import Production Administrator
Talbots, Inc.
175 Beal Street
Hingham, MA 02043
RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit bed jacket, to be manufactured in Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Zink:
In your letter dated March 24, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, designated style number 85104150 when
imported in misses sizes and 85104150P when imported in petite
sizes, is a women's bed jacket manufactured from an 80% cotton,
20% polyester fine knit fabric.
The garment features a full frontal opening secured from the
neckline to half way down the front by four plastic buttons,
long, hemmed sleeves, and a straight, hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6108.91.0030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for other women's slips, petticoats, briefs, panties,
nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and
similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of cotton. The
applicable rate of duty is 8.8%, ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 350.
Based on international textile trade agreements, products of Hong
Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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.
The sample is being returned to you, as requested.
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.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Port of Cleveland
Enclosure