The tariff classification of a ground mat from China

N253198 May 29, 2014 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Ms. Debbie Chialtas Light Speed Outdoors 2245 San Diego Avenue, Suite #125 San Diego, CA 92110 RE: The tariff classification of a ground mat from China Dear Ms. Chialtas: In your letter dated May 1, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of an item you call a Camp Mat, a water-resistant ground mat to be used outdoors. The mat is constructed of two fabrics sewn together. The bottom side is a woven polyester textile fabric which you say is water-resistant. The top side is made up of a smooth polyester woven textile fabric. The two sides are sewn together with a polypropylene batting on the inside and finished with polypropylene banding and measures 60”L x 70”W. The mat once folded has an outside pocket on the cover flap with an adjustable shoulder strap for easy transport. The ground mat is secured by a hook-and-loop strip sewn across the outer flap. The applicable subheading for the camp mat 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. 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. 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 mitchel.s.bayer@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division