The tariff classification of a throw from China.

NY L81240 December 22, 2004 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 L81240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6304.91.0040 Mr. Troy D. Crago ATICO International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a throw from China. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated December 7, 2004 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, item C062BA05081, is a throw. The throw is comprised of two layers of fabric sewn together along the edges. The face side of the throw is made from 100 percent polyester knit sherpa pile fabric. The back is made from 100 percent polyester knit suede fabric. The pile side is folded over the suede side forming a 1.5-inch border on all sides. The throw measures 50 x 60 inches. All four corners are square. The applicable subheading for the throw will be 6304.91.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: other: knitted or crocheted… of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 6.9 percent ad valorem. The throw falls within textile category designation 666. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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