CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:349 889820
Mr. Tony Leu
New Harbor Enterprises, Inc.
3000 Atrium Way, 5th Floor
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
RE: The tariff classification of a shower curtain set, from China.
Dear Mr. Leu:
In your letter dated August 27, 1993, you requested a classification
ruling.
The shower curtain set consists of a 100% polyester knit fabric curtain,
a vinyl shower curtain liner and vinyl shower curtain hooks. The shower
curtain, liner and hooks are packed together in a clear plastic bag and are
considered a set for tariff purposes.
The applicable subheading for the set will be 6303.12.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for curtains
(including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances, of synthetic
fibers. The duty rate will be 12.8 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation 666. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to
quota and the requirement of a visa. Only the weight of the polyester shower
curtain is used for quota purposes.
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