CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:350 881943
TARIFF NO: 5601.21.0090
Ms. Regina Woods
Norman Krieger, Inc.
P.O. Box 92599
Los Angeles, CA 90009
RE: The tariff classification of multi-use cotton swabs, from
India.
Dear Ms. Woods:
In your letter dated January 12, 1993, on behalf of Global
Impex Enterprises Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The instant samples, consist of cotton swabs measuring about
3" long. The stems are of rolled paper and contain cotton
wadding affixed to each end. You did not indicate how these
swabs would be packaged. These are what we consider to be general
use cotton swabs.
The applicable subheading for the swabs will be
5601.21.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of cotton wadding. The rate
of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
The product falls within textile category designation 369.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
India are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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.
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