The tariff classification of a drawstring pouch from India.

NY F81084 January 14, 2000 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 F81084 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989 Ms. Irene Kwok CDP Asia Ltd. 26/F., Tower A, Southmark 11 Yip Hing Street Aberdeen, Hong Kong RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring pouch from India. Dear Ms. Kwok: In your letter dated December 21, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a pouch, item number C-50910. It is made of two 100 percent loose woven linen fabric panels. The panels are sewn closed on the sides and bottom and open at the top. The open top features a drawstring closure. The pouch measures approximately 7” x 4-5/16”. The applicable subheading for the pouch will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 6307.90.9989, HTS, which are products of India are currently entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The GSP, however, is subject to modification and periodic suspension, which may affect the status of your transaction at the time of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. To obtain current information on GSP, check the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. At the Web site, click on "CEBB" and then search for the term "GSP". At the present time there are not antidumping duty or countervailing duty restrictions for articles classifiable under subheading 6307.90.9989, HTS, from India. 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 Alan Tytelman at 212-637-7092. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division