CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 D85676
Mr. Tadd McCarley
Global Marketing Associates, Inc.
4040 E. McDowell Rd. #107
Phoenix, AZ 85008
RE: The tariff classification of a picnic blanket/cushion from
Korea.
Dear Mr. McCarley:
In your letter dated December 9, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The sample submitted is a picnic blanket/cushion
combination. When unfolded it measures approximately 70 inches
by 60 inches. The blanket is made of two layers of fabric, 100
percent nylon woven fabric on one side and 100 percent polyester
brushed knit fabric on the other. The blanket features a slit
opening with a zipper closure. The opening allows a person to
drape the blanket over the body to provide protection from the
elements. It also has a pocket with a zipper closure that houses
a nylon woven fabric hood. The blanket is designed to fold into
itself, with the nylon woven fabric surface on the outside. It
is zipper shut and has a carry handle. When folded it resembles
a cushion with a handle and measures approximately 14 inches
squared.
The applicable subheading for the picnic blanket/cushion
combination 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.
In 1999 the rate of duty will remain unchanged.
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