CLA-2-60:S:N:N5:351 884339
Mr. Kenneth W. Linde
San Jose Customs Broker Inc.
1311 Airport Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
RE: The tariff classification of a 100% polyester knitted cleaning
cloth
from Korea.
Dear Mr. Linde:
In your letter dated March 19, 1993, on behalf of J&C
International, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of a 100% polyester cleaning cloth
measuring 22.2 cm. x 22.2 cm. with heat sealed edges. You state that the
cloth is woven but examination of the sample indicates that it is weft
knit. You further state that the cloth will be used in the United States
for the cleaning and drying of electronic and optical equipment. The
sample is square and although the edges are heat sealed they are not
hemmed.
The applicable subheading for the cleaning cloths will be
6002.20.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other knitted or crocheted fabric, of a width not exceeding
30 cm, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad valorem
ad valorem.
This cleaning cloth falls within textile category designation 222.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Korea are
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel category 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