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NY L88209




November 17, 2005

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L88209

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6208.91.3010

Ms. Jeanine Greener
Eddie Bauer, Inc.
P.O. Box 97000
Redmond, WA 98073-9700

RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pajama bottom from India

Dear Ms. Greener:

In your letter dated October 21, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested.

Item number 057-0665 is a woman’s pajama bottom constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features an elasticized drawstring waist and capri length legs.

You have indicated that this garment is a mix and match item that will be merchandised with nightgowns and robes and will be sold in the sleepwear department. Based on appearance, as well as the supporting marketing information provided, the garments will be classified as sleepwear in heading 6208, HTS

The applicable subheading for item number 057-0665 will be 6208.91.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: other: of cotton: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 11.2 percent ad valorem.

Item number 057-0665 falls within textile category designation 352. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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