CLA-2-94:S:N:N6:349 810121
Herbert Chavarria
Sunham & Co. (U.S.A.) Inc.
310 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
RE: The tariff classification of a quilt from China.
Dear Mr. Chavarria:
In your letter dated April 25, 1995 you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a beige quilt. The outer shell of
the quilt is constructed of 60 percent linen and 40 percent
cotton woven fabric with a filler. You indicated in your letter
the submitted quilt measures 86 x 86 inches however it will come
in various sizes. The of the quilt are scalloped and upper
portion has a floral embroidered design with a decorative trim.
The applicable subheading for the quilt will be
9404.90.8536, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(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 nay material or of cellular
rubber or plastics, whether or not covered: other: other: other:
quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles... with outer
shell of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be
14.3 percent ad valorem.
The quilt falls within textile category designation 899.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
China are subject to quota requirements.
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. Since
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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport