CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 D82851
Ms. Mary B. Lind
Pioneer International Customhouse Brokerage, Inc.
130 Battery Street
Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94111
RE: The tariff classification of cushion shells from China.
Dear Ms. Lind:
In your letter dated September 23, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
You submitted two neck cushion shells. Both shells are made
from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The yarn dyed fabric is
slightly napped. One shell is tubular in shape and the other one
is a U-shaped. Both shells have 3 to 4 inch unfinished openings in
the side seams. After importation the shells will be stuffed and
sewn closed.
The applicable subheading for the shells will be 6307.90.8945,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns:
other: other: surgical towels, cotton towels of pile or tufted
construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts,
eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton... pillow
shells, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
Both shells fall within textile category designation 369.
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