CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:349 A89219
Mr. Donald S. Simpson
Barthco Trade Consulate, Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of a towel from Japan.
Dear Mr. Simpson:
In your letter dated October 23, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Tomen America.
The submitted sample is an 80 percent polyester and 20
percent nylon woven towel. It measures approximately 18.5 x 36
inches and the edges are finished with overlock stitching. The
nonpile towel is woven with textured yarns. The towels will be
individually packed in a clear plastic bag with a zipper like
plastic closure. The sample is being returned.
The applicable subheading for the towel will be
6302.93.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen
and kitchen linen: other: of man-made fibers: other. The duty
rate will be 11 percent ad valorem.
The towel falls within textile category designation 666.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Japan 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