The tariff classification of textile pads, towel and plastic gripper from China

N004360 January 10, 2007 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.2030; 6307.90.9889; 3926.90.2500 Patricia Messenger Western Overseas 4111-K Rose Lake Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 RE: The tariff classification of textile pads, towel and plastic gripper from China Dear Ms. Messenger: In your letter dated December 10, 2006 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Carrand Companies Inc. You submitted four samples. Item 40122/RC-443 “The Gripper” is a 3-Pack of applicator pads used to apply wax and polish to automobiles. The circular pads are made from a piece of plastic foam covered entirely with terry knit man-made fiber fabric. The edges of the pads are finished with an overlock stitch. Included with the pads is a removable plastic handle with a gripper base. When pressed against the terry cloth applicator pad the hook-like gripper base attaches to the pad. Item RC-445, described as a plastic gripper, is a plastic handle with a gripper base. When pressed against the terry cloth applicator pad, the hook-like gripper base attaches to the looped terry fabric, holding the pad in place. Item RC-444 is a circular micro fiber pad used to apply wax and polish to automobiles. The pad is comprised of a plastic foam circular pad covered with man-made fiber fabric. The edges are finished with an overlock stitch. Items RC-441 and RC-446 are a 2-Pack of micro fiber towels. Both towels measure 12 x 16 inches. They are made from 80 percent polyester and 20 percent polyamide fabric. All of the edges are finished. The towels are used to clean automotive glass and mirrors. The applicable subheading for Items RC-441 and RC- 446 will be 6307.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other…other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Items 40122/RC-43 and RC-444 will be 6307.90.9889, HTSUS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: other: other: other…other: other. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the plastic gripper handle Item RC-445, will be 3926.90.2500, HTSUS, which provides for other articles of plastics...handles and knobs, not elsewhere specified or included, of plastics. The general rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Subheadings 6307.10.2030 and 6307.90.9889 are not assigned a category designation and items classified therein are not subject to quota or visa requirements. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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