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NY I81445




June 10, 2002

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY I81445

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6108.31.0010; 6108.91.0030

Ms. Fifi Pudijanto
Gap Inc.
345 Spear Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

RE: The tariff classification of women’s pajama separates from China.

Dear Ms. Pudijanto:

In your letter dated May 6, 2002, you requested a classification ruling for two women’s garments.

The first submitted sample, which will be imported under Style #166897, is a woman’s matching pajama top. The top is constructed from 100% cotton knit lightweight fabric and features a round neckline in front, long sleeves, a full front opening with a five-button closure, and a hemmed bottom. The garment has crocheted trim around the neckline, sleeves, full front opening and the hemmed bottom.

The second submitted sample, which will be imported under Style #166899, is a woman’s pajama bottom (pants). The garment is constructed from 100% cotton knit lightweight fabric and features an elasticized waistband with crocheted trim, and hemmed leg openings with the same trim.

You have indicated that the pajama tops and pants will be sold as sleepwear separates. Based on appearance, the garments are considered sleepwear.

We are returning your samples as you requested.

When imported together in shipments containing equal numbers (pairs) of matching pajama tops and bottoms, the applicable subheading for the matching garments will be 6108.31.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's knit ...pajamas of cotton. The rate of duty will be 8.6% ad valorem.

When imported separately, or when imported without a matching component, the applicable subheading for the pajama tops and bottoms will be 6108.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's knit ...pajamas and similar articles of cotton. The rate of duty will be 8.6% ad valorem.

The pajama tops and bottoms, when imported in equal quantities fall within the textile category designation 351; the pajama tops and bottoms imported separately or without a matching component fall within the textile category designation 350. Based upon international textile trade agreements, category 351 from China is 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 646-733-3052.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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