CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:349
Ms. Amy Bales
Standard Textile Co., Inc.
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45237
RE: The tariff classification of bedspreads from Israel, Pakistan and China
Dear Ms. Bales:
In your letter dated July 27, 2009 you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted spread blanket samples are referred to as Insulite, Dual Cover and a generic (non-bonded) spread blanket. The Insulite and Dual Cover items are made from either 100 percent cotton or 86 percent cotton and 14 percent polyester woven pile fabrics. They are hemmed at the ends and selvage along the sides. The face and back have a loop pile and non-pile surface creating a decorative textured effect. The generic spread blanket is made from 55 percent cotton and 45 percent polyester fabric. The twill fabric is woven in a square pattern to create a patchwork effect on the surface. This item is hemmed on all four sides. None of the samples contain any lace, embroidery, trimming or piping.
These spread blankets are used in healthcare institutions such as hospitals and long term care facilities. They are available in various colors and sizes. The spread blankets combine the functions of a blanket and a bed spread providing both warmth and decoration. As neither function predominates, they will be classified in the heading that occurs last.
The applicable subheading for the spread blanket will be 6304.19.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: bedspreads: other: of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 4.4 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on spread blanket styles E-Standard and Moon Phase. Your request for a classification ruling should include a sample of each item. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request.
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 646-733-3043.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division