The tariff classification of animal training pads from an unspecified country.

NY G87966 March 20, 2001 CLA-2-48:RR:NC:SP:234 G87966 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4818.90.0000 Ms. Tina A. Immormino W.E.S.T. Forwarding Services 7010 Engle Road, Suite 107 Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130 RE: The tariff classification of animal training pads from an unspecified country. Dear Ms. Immormino: In your letter dated March 2, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Coastal Pet Products Inc. (Alliance, OH). A sample identified as an “animal training pad” was submitted and will be retained for reference. It is a 22” x 23” pad (about 1/8” thick) consisting of a porous nonwoven textile top layer, an absorbent center layer of fluff pulp and tissue paper, and a bottom barrier sheet of thin plastic film. The product is said to be used to absorb the excretions of young animals while they are being trained. The applicable subheading for the “animal training pad” will be 4818.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (non-enumerated) household or sanitary articles of certain kinds, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. The general rate of duty will be 0.9%. When imported into the United States, the product (or its immediate container) must be marked with the country of origin, legibly, in a conspicuous place, and in a manner sufficiently permanent to reach the ultimate purchaser. 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 Carl Abramowitz at 212-637-7060. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division