The tariff classification of Baby Bottle Cover from China

N059717 May 11, 2009 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:TA:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Debbie Mayard Hamco, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 Gonzales, LA 70707 RE: The tariff classification of Baby Bottle Cover from China Dear Ms. Mayard: In your letter dated April 28, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a baby bottle cover that keeps the contents warm or cold. It is constructed of neoprene rubber covered on both surfaces with knit textile fabric; this construction is considered a textile fabric for tariff purposes. Laying flat it measures approximately 6” x 3½” and is sewn into a shape to hold a baby’s bottle. It is a solid color with a contrasting binding around the opening where the bottle is inserted. The applicable subheading for the baby bottle cover will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. There are no quota restrictions or visa requirements for merchandise classified in subheading 6307.90.9889, HTSUS. For the most current information on textile quota/visa requirements, please refer to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 sample will be returned as requested. 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 Mitchel Bayer at (646) 733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division