CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:349 A85234
Ms. Tania Balog
Ranko Balog Co.
P.O. Box 92916
Los Angeles, CA 90009-2916
RE: The tariff classification of a pillow protector from China.
Dear Ms. Balog:
In your letter dated June 21, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Hollander Home Fashions.
The submitted pillow protector is made of 100 percent cotton
woven fabric. The white fabric is woven with a diamond design.
Three edges of the protector are sewn with a piping cord and the
fourth has a zipper closure. This protector measures
approximately 19-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches.
The applicable subheading for the pillow protector will be
6302.31.5040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen
and kitchen linen: other bed linen: of cotton: containing any
embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping or applique
work: not napped... pillowcovers. The duty rate will be 23.2
percent ad valorem.
The pillow protector falls within textile category
designation 369. 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. 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 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 John
Hansen at 212-466-5854.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division