CLA-2-63:S:N:N3H:351 878548
Mr. Fred Barber
Barco, Inc.
7979 South 180th Street
Kent, WA 98032
RE: The tariff classification of cotton terry rags from
Pakistan.
Dear Mr. Barber:
In your letter dated September 17, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted six samples of new and used rags. They
are bleached 100 percent cotton terry towels, measuring
approximately 18 by 16 inches, which have 4 inch deep V-shaped
cuts and slight stains. Your letter states that the defective
towels will be imported in bales weighing 200 pounds.
Additionally, you indicate that the imported product will be
principally used as wiping rags for industrial use.
It is believed that it is not possible or economically
feasible to repair these items. Therefore, as this merchandise
is imported in a torn condition, we would consider them to be
rags.
The applicable subheading for the rags will be 6310.10.2010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for used or new rags...sorted...other...of cotton. The
rate of duty will be free. The rags do not fall within any
textile category designation and, therefore, will not be subject
to quota or visa.
Please note, following General Note 5, HTS, if some of the
imported articles in any shipment are not worn out, spoiled or
torn so as to be beyond cleaning or repair, the imported
merchandise could be considered commingled and, therefore, the
entire shipment may be classified as towels.
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