CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 809324
Mr. Baosheng Lee
Isolyser Company, Inc.
4320 International Boulevard, NW
Norcross, Georgia 30093
RE: The tariff classification of laparotomy sponges and a
cheesecloth from Peoples Republic of China.
Dear Mr. Lee:
In your letter dated April 10, 1995, you requested a
classification ruling.
The samples submitted are laparotomy sponges and a
cheesecloth. The laparotomy sponges are made of plain loosely
woven fabric composed of 100 percent polyvinyl alcohol fibers.
The laparotomy sponges are folded and stitched along all four
sides, through the center lengthwise and through the center
widthwise. Each has a woven fabric loop and a barium strip sewn
into one corner. They measure approximately 27 centimeters by 23
centimeters. After importation the laparotomy sponges will be
repacked in the united States.
The cheesecloth is made of plain loosely woven fabric
composed of 100 percent polyvinyl alcohol fibers and measures
approximately 36.5 centimeters by 36 centimeters.
You believe that the above articles should be classifiable
under subheading 3926.90.9890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of
plastics. The samples, however, are composed of a textile
material and are precluded from classification in heading 3926.
The applicable subheading for the laparotomy sponges will be
6307.90.9989, (HTS), which provides for other made up
articles...Other: Other, other. The duty rate will be 7 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the cheesecloth will be
5512.91.0040, HTS, which provided for woven fabrics of synthetic
staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of
synthetic staple fibers: Other: Unbleached or bleached,
cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes. The duty rate will be
16.8 percent ad valorem.
The cheesecloth falls within textile category designation
226 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. 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