CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 C89618
Ms. Tammy Locke
Wholesale Supply Company, Inc.
7100 Service Merchandise Drive
Brentwood, TN 37027
RE: The tariff classification of various woven rugs from India.
Dear Ms. Locke:
In your letter dated June 30, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
Item #6190BNM-Bordered Boucle Parsley, is a hand woven rug made from 100
percent cotton yarns. The green warp and weft yarns create a textured surface
effect. This flat woven rug measures 30 x 91 inches and the edges are bound
with a woven cotton border.
Item #6223BNM-Seersucker Zinc, is a charcoal grey hand woven rug made from
100 percent cotton yarns. It measures 5 x 8 feet. The weft and warp yarns
create a ribbed effect on the face of the rug.
Item #5827BNM-Ridgefield Maple, is hand woven rag rug stated to be made
from 100 percent cotton fabrics and yarns. The weft is constructed of variously
colored strips of knit fabrics. It measures 30 x 42 inches. The rugs are being
returned.
The applicable subheading for the three rugs will be 5702.99.1010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether
or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-
woven rugs: other, not of pile construction, made up: of other textile
materials: of cotton... woven, but not made on a power- driven loom. The rate
of duty will be 7.3 percent ad valorem.
Presently, floor coverings from India classified in subheading
5702.99.1010, HTS, do not require a visa, or exempt certification, and are not
subject to quota.
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