CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 B84643
Ms. Donna Van Den Broeke
Kamino International Transport, Inc.
514 Eccles Avenue
South San Francisco, California 94080
RE: The tariff classification of a changing pad and a wipe warmer
from China.
Dear Ms. Van Den Broeke:
In your letter dated April 14, 1997 you requested a
classification ruling.
You submitted a sample of a "Changing Pad" and a "Wipe
Warmer". The "Changing Pad" measures 13 x 30-1/2 inches. The top
portion is made from a cotton/polyester woven flannel fabric with
a vinyl backing. The edges are finished with a green strip of
woven fabric. This pad does not contain a filler.
The "Wipe Warmer" is comprised of a heating pad with a cover.
The cover is made from a cotton/polyester woven flannel fabric. It
measures approximately 3 x 27 inches. This item is designed to
wrap around a container of baby wipes. It is secured to the
container by means of hook and loop tapes.
The applicable subheading for the "Changing Pad" if in chief
weight cotton will be 6304.92.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for other furnishing
articles, excluding those of heading 9404: other: not knitted or
crocheted, of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.9 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the "Changing Pad" if in chief
weight polyester will be 6304.93.0000, HTS, which provides for
other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: other:
not knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will
be 10.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the "Wipe Warmer" will be
8516.79.0000, HTS, which provides for other electrothermic
appliances: other. The duty rate will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The "Changing Pad" of chief weight cotton falls within textile
category designation 369 and of chief weight polyester 666. 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,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division