The tariff classification of fingertip towels from India.

NY I80803 May 9, 2002 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 I80803 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6302.60.0020 Mr. Amit Sawhney Matchpoint Sportswear, Inc. 350, 5th Avenue, Suite # 3117 New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of fingertip towels from India. Dear Mr. Sawhney: In your letter dated April 19, 2002 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted towels, identified as “kitchen towels”, are more similar to fingertip towels. The towels are made from 100 percent cotton terry toweling fabric. The front side is sheared and the reverse has uncut loops. They measure approximately 11x18 inches. The sides are hemmed and the ends are fringed. The applicable subheading for the towels will be 6302.60.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton… towels: other. The duty rate will be 9.3 percent ad valorem. The towel falls within textile category designation 363. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of 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, National Commodity Specialist Division