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NY F87869




July 11, 2000

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 F87869

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6108.32.0010; 6108.92.0030

Ms. Lavina Chan
J. Crew Group, Inc.
770 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

RE: The classification of two women’s robes and a gown from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Chan:

In your letter dated May 24, 2000, you requested a classification ruling.

The submitted samples are described as follows:

Style #44353 - A woman’s knit nightgown constructed from 100% polyester fleece fabric. The garment features a straight neckline, a keyhole front opening with a decorative satin bow and trim, spaghetti straps, and a hemmed bottom.

Style #44347 - A woman’s knit wrap robe constructed from 100% polyester fleece fabric. The robe, which extends below the knee, has a collar; long hemmed sleeves with satin trim, a full front opening, belt loops, two front patch pockets, and a hemmed bottom. The robe also has a belt made from the same fabric as the robe. The belt and robe are considered a composite good, classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), number as well as quota category for robes.

Style #44356 – A woman’s knit reversible robe constructed from 100% polyester fleece fabric. The robe, which extends below the knee, has a collar, long sleeves, a full front opening, belt loops, two front patch pockets, and an unfinished bottom. The robe also has a belt made from the same fabric as the robe. The belt and the robe are considered a composite good, classified under the Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS), number as well as quota category for robes.

We are returning your samples as you requested.

The applicable subheading for the Nightgown, Style #44353 will be 6108.32.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's knit ...pajamas and nightdresses of man-made fibers, women’s. The rate of duty will be 16.4 percent ad valorem.

Style #44353, Nightgown falls within the textile category designation 651. Based on international textile trade agreements, garments imported from Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.

The applicable subheading for the Robes, Style #’s 44347 & 44356 will be 6108.92.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's knit nightdresses and pajamas, of man-made fibers, other, women’s. The rate of duty will be 16.4 percent ad valorem.

Style #’s 44347 & 44356, Robes fall within the textile category designation 650. Based on international textile trade agreements, garments imported from Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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 Angela De Gaetano at 212-637-7029.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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