The tariff classification of a car mat from China.

NY K87593 July 16, 2004 CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 K87593 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5703.30.0030 Ms. Terri Carman Alexander Foster, CHB 19700 Magellan Drive Torrance, California 90502 RE: The tariff classification of a car mat from China. Dear Ms. Carman: In your letter dated July 1, 2004 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Eurow & O’Reilly Corp. You submitted a sample of a tufted car mat. The mat measures approximately 12.5 x 16.5 inches. The mat is comprised of polypropylene yarns tufted into a man-made fiber base fabric. A heavy rubber backing with anti-slip nibs is glued to the back. The polypropylene yarns on the face of the mat are sheared. All of the edges are bound. In your letter you suggest that the car mat should be classified under subheading 5703.30.0020, HTS, which covers hand tufted carpets. The submitted sample appears to be machine tufted. The applicable subheading for the car mat will be 5703.30.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted whether or not made up: of other man-made textile materials… other: measuring not more than 5.25 m2 in area. The duty rate will be 6 percent ad valorem. The mat falls within textile category designation 665. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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