CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:349
Ms. Julie Wirl
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
151 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
RE: The tariff classification of a blanket from China
Dear Ms. Wirl:
In your letter dated September 17, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, identified as Madras Cashmere throw (SKU 1673490), is blanket. The blanket is made from 75 percent cashmere and 25 percent wool woven fabric. The fabric is napped on both sides. The blanket measures approximately 50.75 x 65.75 inches with a 4 inch twisted fringe in the warp. The item is designed to provide warmth.
The applicable subheading for the blanket will be 6301.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for blankets and traveling rugs: blankets (other than electric blankets) and traveling rugs, of wool or fine animal hair… not over 3 meters in length. The duty rate will be Free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 (646) 733-3043.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division