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NY G84897




December 14, 2000

CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 G84897

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050; 6307.10.1090; 6307.10.2030

Mr. Michael W. Middleton
Allsop, Inc.
P.O. Box 23
Bellingham, WA 98227

RE: The tariff classification of a computer mouse cleaner and a cleaning cloth from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Middleton:

In your letter dated November 17, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The submitted samples are as follows:

Computer mouse cleaner – made of a molded plastic base in the shape of a barbell with hook and loop fastener material and chamois cloth covering the spheres at each end. The item measures approximately 3.5” in length, with the spheres measuring 0.75” in diameter.

Cleaning cloth – fake chamois cloth with pinked edges, measuring approximately 4” x 3”.

Both items will be further assembled into a retail product called “AccuTrack,” designed for cleaning a computer mouse.

The applicable subheading for the computer mouse cleaner will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other brushes. The rate of duty will be 2.8% ad valorem and will remain unchanged in 2001.

The applicable subheading for the cleaning cloth, if made of cotton, will be 6307.10.1090, HTS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: dustcloths, mop cloths and polishing cloths, of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 4.3% ad valorem and will remain unchanged in 2001.

The applicable subheading for the cleaning cloth, if made of man-made fiber, will be 6307.10.2030, HTS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other, other. The rate of duty will be 7.4% ad valorem. The rate of duty will be 6.9% in 2001.

The cleaning cloth, if made of cotton, falls within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan are 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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