CLA-2-94:S:N:N6:349 889223
Mr. Marcos Chang
Vertex International of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 156
Marlton, NJ 08053
RE: The tariff classification of an infant head support cushion
from China.
Dear Mr. Chang:
In your letter dated August 11, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You submitted an infant head support cushion which will be
used in an infant's car seat or carrier. The infant head support
cushion is rectangular in shape and is stuffed with a polyester
fiber fill. The top portion has a tubular edge which is also
stuffed. The outer shell is made of 100 percent cotton woven
fabric. The item measures approximately 9-3/4 inches by 23-1/4
inches. It has two slots on each side with a VELCRO-like closure
and an opening at the bottom through which restraints will
presumably protrude. As requested the sample is being returned.
The applicable subheading for the infant head support
cushion will be 9404.90.1000, 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 any
material or of cellular rubber or of cellular rubber or plastics,
whether or not covered: other: pillows, cushions and similar
furnishings: of cotton. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad
valorem.
The infant head support cushion falls within textile
category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to the requirements of
visa and quota.
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