CLA-2-57:S:N:N3H:349 854595
Ms. Elaine G. Ponce
Homemaker Industries, Inc.
295-5th Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10016
RE: The tariff classification of a bath mat from India.
Dear Ms. Ponce:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : July 17, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The mat measures 30 1/2 by 30 7/8 inches and is
manufactured of 100 percent cotton. The
surface pile has been handhooked into a pre-
existing base fabric with a spray latexed
backing for non-slip and to bind the pile yarns
to the base fabric.
HTS PROVISION : Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of
other textile materials, other, hand-hooked,
that is, in which the tufts were inserted and
knotted by hand or by means of a hand tool.
HTS SUBHEADING : 5701.90.2010
RATE OF DUTY : 6.6 percent ad valorem
TEXTILE
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to exempt visa certification based upon
international textile trade agreements. The
designated textile and apparel category 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.
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