CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 C89206
Mr. Andrew Boschetto
International Marketing Corporation
1208 N. Delsea Drive
Westville, NJ 08093
RE: The tariff classification of a "Meow Mat" from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Boschetto:
In your letter dated June 16, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The sample submitted is a "Meow Mat". It is a mat for a cat to lie on.
The mat is made of cotton woven fabric on the top and bottom exterior surfaces.
It has a cotton batting filling with a mixture of catnip and valerian herbs
spread over the batting. The mat measures approximately 22" x 20 3/4".
The applicable subheading for the "Meow Mat" will be 6307.90.9989,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
made up articles...Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
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 Alan Tytelman at 212-466-5896.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division