The tariff classification of a cleaning pad from China

N214058 May 11, 2012 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.2030 Mr. Charlotte J. Chowning Jasco Product Company, LLC 10 E. Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73114 RE: The tariff classification of a cleaning pad from China Dear Mr. Chowning: In your letter dated April 17, 2012 you requested a classification ruling. You will be importing a cleaning pad. A picture of the item in lieu of a sample was submitted with your request. The pad will be made from 50 percent polyester and 50 percent acrylic felt fabric that is attached to 100 percent polyester microfiber cloth. The layers appear to be sewn together along the perimeter. A polyurethane imitation leather strap is attached to the felt fabric side. The pad has rounded corners. It measures approximately 3 x 3 inches. You state that the cleaning pad is designed for use in cleaning electronic screens such as electronic notebooks, cell phones, electric readers, etc. The applicable subheading for the cleaning pad 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 duty rate will be 5.3 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/. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division