The tariff classification of a compressed washcloth from China.

N017190 October 3, 2007 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6302.60.0030 Joann Hobbs JA-RU Inc. 4030 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, Florida 32207 RE: The tariff classification of a compressed washcloth from China. Dear Ms. Hobbs: In your letter dated September 11, 2007 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, item number 91853, described as a “magic towel” is a compressed washcloth. It is imported compressed in an oval shape. The approximately 12 inch square washcloth is made from 100 percent cotton terry fabric. The fabric is printed with a small chick, eggs and the phrase “Happy Easter. All of the edges are finished with an overlock stitch and it has rounded corners. The oval shaped compressed form of the towel measures approximately 1.75 x 2.25 inches and 1/4 inches in thickness. The applicable subheading for the washcloth will be 6302.60.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... other. The duty rate will be 9.1 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/. The washcloth falls within textile category designation 369. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. 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