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NY F89867




August 9, 2000

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 F89867

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6301.20.0010; 6301.30.0020

Ms. Leah Slyder
29 South Park
San Francisco, CA 94107

RE: The tariff classification of blankets from China, Hong Kong and Italy.

Dear Ms. Slyder:

In your letter dated July 12, 2000 you requested a classification ruling.

The submitted samples, identified as style nos. 3032W88 and 3032X88, are considered blankets. Style no. 3032X88 is made from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent acrylic yarns. The crochet like beige blanket measures approximately 36 x 50 inches. This blanket will be made in China and Hong Kong. Style no. 3032W88 is made from 100 percent merino wool knit fabric. The coarse gauge fabric is knit with a checker board pattern in the center. The blanket measures approximately 41 x 60 inches. This blanket will be made in Italy.

The Explanatory Notes to heading 6301, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, state the following, in pertinent part: “Blankets and travelling rugs are usually made of wool, animal hair, cotton or man-made fibers, frequently with a raised pile surface, and generally of thick heavy-texture material for protection against the cold.” Based on the foregoing, style numbers 3032X88 and 3032W88 are more specifically associated with the blankets of heading 6301, HTS, as its heavy texture seems to suggest an intended use against cool weather. As requested the samples are being returned.

The applicable subheading for style no. 3032X88 will be 6301.30.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for blankets and traveling rugs: blankets (other than electric blankets) and traveling rugs, of cotton other. The duty rate will be 8.8 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style no. 3032W88 will be 6301.20.0010, HTS, which provides for blankets and traveling rugs: blankets (other than electric blankets) and traveling rugs, of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 1.8 cents per kilogram plus 6 percent ad valorem.

Style no. 3032X88 falls within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China and Hong Kong are subject to quota and 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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