The tariff classification of a rug from India

N048416 January 14, 2009 CLA-2-57:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5702.49.1020 Ms. Edith Chapa Pier 1 Imports P.O. Box 961020 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0020 RE: The tariff classification of a rug from India Dear Ms. Chapa: In your letter dated December 31, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as SKU 2373504, is a section of a woven rug. The rug is stated to be made from 70 percent cotton and 30 percent rayon yarns. The weft yarns consist of chenille pile yarns and other yarns. It features a checkerboard pattern created by different colored yarns. The rug is hemmed on the weft ends. The actual rug will measure 36 x 56 inches. The applicable subheading for the rug will be 5702.49.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: other, of pile construction, made up: of other textile materials: of cotton... not made on a power-driven loom. The rate of duty will be Free. 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/. 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