CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 C87861
Mr. David Bluestein
Drake-Bluestein, Inc.
dba/Drake-Williams Consumer Products
8541 Thys Court
Sacramento, CA 95828
RE: The tariff classification of a pair of bath gloves from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Bluestein:
In your letter dated May 15, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a pair of bath gloves. These gloves
are stated to be made from 100 percent polyester fiber. The gloves
are white in color and have a slightly abrasive outer surface due
to the textured yarn. The knit gloves will be used in the shower or
bathtub to stimulate and cleanse the skin.
The applicable subheading for the pair of bath gloves 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: toilet linen and kitchen linen...other: of man-made
fibers: other. The rate of duty will be 10.7 percent ad valorem.
The bath gloves fall within textile category designation 666.
Based upon international trade agreements, products of Taiwan are
subject to visa and quota requirements.
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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division