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NY I88292




November 27, 2002

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 I88292

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.1020; 6307.10.2005

Mr. Douglas H.K. Lancaster
Shah Safari, Inc.
14 West Roy Street
Seattle, WA 98119

RE: The tariff classification of a bar mop and shop towel from India.

Dear Mr. Lancaster:

In your letter dated October 17, 2002, received by this office on November 5, 2002, you requested a classification ruling.

You submitted a sample of a bar mop and shop towel. The white color bar mop is made from 100 percent cotton woven terry fabric. The fabric features uncut loop on both sides. Two sides are hemmed and the other two are selvedge. The bar mop measures approximately 39 x 49 centimeters. The shop towel is made from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The red colored towel is of an osnaburg like construction. It has rolled edges that are finished with an overcast stitch. The measures approximately 13 x 14.5 inches. As requested the samples are being returned.

The applicable subheading for the bar mop will be 6307.10.1020, 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 bar mops (measuring 46 to 57 centimeters in length and 38 to 43 centimeters in width) of terry fabric. The duty rate will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the shop towel will be 6307.10.2005, HTS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other shop towels dedicated for use in garages, filling stations and machine shops: of cotton. The duty rate will be 6.3 percent ad valorem.

The bar mop and shop towel fall within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements shop towels from India 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 646-733-3043.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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