CLA-2-94:RR:NC:TA:349 D80007
Ms. Linda Louie
United Customhouse Brokers Inc.
5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 510
Los Angeles, CA 90045
RE: The tariff classification of a quilt from China.
Dear Ms. Louie:
In your letter dated July 10, 1998 you requested a classification ruling.
The instant sample is a quilt which measures 86 x 101 inches. The
outershell is made from cotton woven fabric. It is filled with a combination of
95 feathers and 5 percent down. The edges are finished with piping which
measures 3 millimeters. Quilt stitching extends through all three layers.
The applicable subheading for the quilt will be 9404.90.8020,(HTS), which
provides for mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for
example, mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted
with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular
rubber or plastics, whether or not covered: other: of cotton, not containing any
embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping exceeding 6.35 mm or applique
work... quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles. The duty rate will
be 4.8 percent ad valorem.
All the comforters fall within textile category designation 362. Based
upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to
quota and the requirement of a visa.
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. Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most
current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection
at your local Customs office.
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 John Hansen at 212-466-
5854.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division