CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 A88922
Mr. Lawrence R. Pilon
Hodes & Pilon
33 North Dearhorn Street
Suite 2204
Chicago, Illinois 60602-3109
RE: The tariff classification of a surgical towel from India.
Dear Mr. Pilon:
In your letter dated October 28, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of International Medsurg
Connection, Inc.
The instant sample is a blue colored surgical towel. This
towel is made from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. It is made
of a huck weave construction and measures 16 x 26 inches. All
four edges are hemmed. This towel will be used in hospitals or
laboratories and will be imported in three colors: blue, green
and white.
The applicable subheading for the surgical towel will be
6307.90.8910, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress
patterns: other: other: surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or
tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts,
eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton... surgical
towels. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The towel falls within textile category designation 369.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
India are subject to 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