The tariff classification of pillow covers from India.

NY K80224 November 19, 2003 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 K80224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6304.99.3500 Ms. Rheci Abustan CHF Industries, Inc. One Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 RE: The tariff classification of pillow covers from India. Dear Ms. Abustan: In your letter dated October 29, 2003 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted samples, referred to as pillow shells, are finished pillow covers. Both covers are made from a 100 percent linen woven fabric. The covers are sewn along three edges with a zipper closure along the fourth. One side of the covers features an embroidered design. The covers measure 20 inches square. The applicable subheading for both covers will be 6304.99.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: other: other: of vegetable fibers (except cotton) other. The duty rate will be 11.4 percent ad valorem. The pillow covers fall within textile category designation 899. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India are not subject to quota or visa requirements. 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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