GTEB Memorandum No. 91-09 (1991)

(NAR) VOL. II NO. 3 / JULY - SEPTEMBER 1991

[ GTEB MEMORANDUM NO. 91-09, May 22, 1991 ]

CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN TEXTILE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT TO EEC COUNTRIES

Attached (see below) is the description and classification set by the Commission of European Communities for certain textile products for export to EEC countries. Please be guided accordingly. Adopted: 22 May 1991

(Sgd.) THELMA K. JOVER Deputy Director COMMUNICATION TEXT. CL 02/91 OF THE COMMISSION SERVICES Subject : CLASSIFICATION OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS IN THE TEXTILE CATEGORIES Classification Description of goods Reasons CN Code (1) (2) (3) 1. Set of two garments put up for 6108 31 90 Classification is retail sale made up of: Category: 24 determined by the provisions of General (a) a lightweight knitted garment Rules1 and 6 for the (100% cotton) printed with a multi- interpretation of the coloured pattern of motifs intended combined to cover the upper part of the body, Nomenclature as well with long sleeves and a close fitting as by the wording of neckline which partially opens at CN codes 6108, 6108 the front and is fastened right over 31 and 6108 31 90. left. This garment has applied Taking into account ribbing at the neckline, at the ends the general of the sleeves and of the bottom, of appearance of the the same colour as the trousers garments and the lightness of the fabric, this set is to be regarded as a pair of pyjamas.(b) a lightweight knitted pair of trousers (100% cotton) of a single colour, reaching from the waist down to the ankles, and without an opening at the waist. This garment is tightened at the waist by an elasticated band and has applied ribbing at the ends of the trouser legs.

2. Set of two garments put up for 6108 31 90 Classification is retail sale made up of: Category: 24 determined by the provisions of General (a) a lightweight knitted garment Rules 1 and 6 for the (100% cotton) in two colours interpretation of the (striped); intended to cover the Combined upper part of the body, with long Nomenclature note 8 sleeves and a loose-fitting round of Chapter 61 as well neckline without an opening. This as the wording of CN garment has applied ribbing at the codes 6108, 6108 31 neckline, at the sleeve ends and at and 6108 31 90. the bottom of the garment as well as an applied decoration on the Taking into account front. the general appearance of the garments and the lightness of the fabric, this set is to be regarded as a pair of pyjamas.

(b) a pair of trousers made up from the same fabric: reaching from the waist down to the ankles, without an opening at the waist. This garment is tightened at the waist by an elasticated band and has applied: ribbing at the ends of the trouser legs.

3. Light weight garment made up 6205 20 00 Classification is from two woven fabrics of different Category: 8 determined by the colour(100% cotton), intended to provisions of General cover the upper part of the body, of rules 1 and 6 for the a straight cut, with a close-fitting interpretation of the round neckline, with short sleeves, Combined two pockets at the level of the chest Nomenclature, as well and a hood with a drawstring. This as the wording of CN garment has a full length opening at codes 6205 and 6206 the front with a button fastening 20 00. See also the left over right; the sleeve ends and Harmonized System the bottom are hemmed (leisure Explanatory Notes to shirt). heading 6205.4. Lightwear woven garment(100% 6205 20 00 Classification is cotton), intended to cover the upper Category: 8 determined by the part of the body, of a straight cut provisions of General with a close-fitting round neckline, Rules 1 and 6 for the long sleeves with cuffs, two interpretation of the pockets at the level of the chest and Combined a hood with a drawstring. This Nomenclalature as garment has a full length opening at well as the wording of the front with a button fastening CN codes 6205 and left over right. It also has applied 6205 20 00. See also decorations on the pockets as well the Harmonized as printing on the back; the bottom System Explanatory is hemmed (leisure shirt). Notes to heading 6205.