CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 D83910
Ms. Gretchen H. Zink
Talbots
175 Beal Street
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
RE: The tariff classification of a napkin and placemat from China.
Dear Ms. Zink:
In your letter dated October 19, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
Style number 92068427, is a napkin. The napkin is made from
100 percent cotton plain woven fabric. It measures approximately
18 inches square. The napkin is white and the top portion features
a blue solid border.
Style number 92068424, is a placemat. The placemat is made
from 100 percent cotton plain woven fabric. It measures
approximately 13 x 19 inches. The placemat is white and features
a solid green border. One corner of the napkin has an embroidered
shell and starfish design. Both samples are being returned as
requested.
The applicable subheading for the napkins will be
6302.51.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and
kitchen linen: other table linen: of cotton: tablecloths and
napkins... other: plain woven. The duty rate will be 5.2 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the placemat will be
6302.51.4000, HTS, which provides for bed linen, table linen,
toilet linen and kitchen linen: other table linen: of cotton:
other. The duty rate will be 6.8 percent ad valorem.
The napkin and placemat fall within textile category
designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements
products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a
visa.
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. 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 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 212-466-5854.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division