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NY G85330




December 21, 2000

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 G85330

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6304.91.0040

Mr. Paul Vroman
Danzas AEI Customs Brokerage
2660 20th St.
Port Huron, MI 48060

RE: The tariff classification of an umbrella food cover from China.

Dear Mr. Vroman:

In your letter dated September 26, 2000, received by this office on December 14, 2000, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Bed, Bath & Beyond.

The submitted sample is an umbrella food cover. The cover is comprised of polyethylene knit fabric, four metal umbrella-type ribs and a plastic top with a locking pin and pull cord. The article resembles an umbrella when opened and is designed to protect food at picnics, parties and cookouts from flies and other insect pests. The polyethylene knit fabric, which is the material forming the protective surface of the food umbrella, constitutes the most distinctive characteristic of the article.

The applicable subheading for the food cover will be 6304.91.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: other: knitted or crocheted... of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 8.1 percent ad valorem. Effective January 2001 the rate of duty will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.

The umbrella food cover falls within textile category designation 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 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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