CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 A88952
Mr. David J. Evan
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP
245 Park Avenue
33rd Floor
New York, NY 10167-0002
RE: The tariff classification of a beach towel from China.
Dear Mr. Evan:
In your letter dated October 29, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc.
The instant sample, identified as Style No. 781200008 (Dive
Towel), is a beach towel. This towel is constructed of 100
percent cotton terry toweling material and it measures
approximately 30 x 60 inches. It features an adjustable nylon
carry strap secured to one end of the towel by means of plastic
hooks. The towel can be folded in half, rolled up and fastened
by a "VELCRO" type closure. A Tommy Hilfiger logo is appliqued
to one end of the towel. As requested the towel is being
returned.
The applicable subheading for the towel will be
6302.60.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen
and kitchen linen: toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry
toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... towels: other.
The duty rate will be 10.1 percent ad valorem.
The towel falls within textile category designation 363.
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