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NY E88353




November 16, 1999

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 E88353

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6302.40.2020; 6302.59.0020

Ms. Lisa Ragan
Lisa Ragan Customs Brokerage
795 Terrell Mill Rd.
Suite 207
College Park, GA 30349

RE: The tariff classification of two placemats from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Ragan:

In your letter dated October 19, 1999 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Fashion Industries Inc.

You submitted two placemats. Both placemats are made from paper yarn. One placemat is rectangular in shape and it measures approximately 13 x 19.5 inches. This blue colored placemat is of a knit construction. The second placemat is circular in shape and it measures approximately 15 inches in diameter. The white colored mat is of an interlaced construction.

The applicable subheading for the rectangular mat will be 6302.40.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: table linen, knitted or crocheted: other other. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the circular mat will be 6302.59.0020, HTS, which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: other table linen: of other textile materials other. The rate of duty will be 9.4 percent ad valorem.

The knit placemat falls within textile category designation 666 while the interlaced placemat falls within textile category designation 899. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The interlaced mat is only subject to the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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 212-637-7078.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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