Finanse publiczne · 18.08.1995

Tariff Classification of Sleepwear Separates

This notice advises the public that Customs proposes to modify inconsistent rulings on garments known as pajama or sleepwear separates which do not conform with Customs position on the proper classification of such garments. Customs Headquarters has issued rulings that women's woven cotton pajama or sleepwear separates, when imported without a matching component (thus precluding classification as pajamas), are classified as similar articles and remain within heading 6208 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Heading 6208, HTSUS, provides for women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. It has come to Customs attention that prior to issuance of these rulings a limited number of rulings were issued on similar garments referred to as pajama bottoms, sleep bottoms or sleep shorts. In these earlier rulings, the garments ruled upon were classified in the provision for women's or girls' pajamas. This was an error. Due to the likelihood that Customs Headquarters may not be aware of all rulings issued on such garments, notice is hereby being gi