CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 D80813
Ms. Bei F. Dong
Group Associates
15455 Conway Rd., Suite 360
Chesterfield, MO 63017
RE: The tariff classification of disposable panties from China.
Dear Ms. Dong:
In your letter dated July 29, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted samples are disposable panties composed of non-woven textile
fabric. The panties have elastic around the waist and leg openings.
The applicable subheading for the disposable panties will be 6210.10.7000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
"Garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603, 5903,5906 or 5907: Of
fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603: Other: Other: Disposable briefs and panties
designed for one-time use." The rate of duty will be 13.6% ad valorem.
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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division