The tariff classification of various towels from Pakistan.

NY B88597 September 10, 1997 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 B88597 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6302.60.0010; 6302.60.0030; 6307.10.2027 Ms. Gwen Karpus Robert G. Marshall, CHB P.O. Box 40082 Jacksonville, Florida 32203 RE: The tariff classification of various towels from Pakistan. Dear Ms. Karpus : In your letter dated August 5, 1997 you requested a classification ruling. You submitted samples of 3 packs of kitchen towels, a 12 pack of washcloths and 5 packs of dishcloths. All the items are constructed of 100 percent cotton terry toweling fabric and each pack is wrapped in a paper band. The towels in one of the 3 pack kitchen towel sets measure 15 x 26 inches, have a checkered design and a self fringe. The second pack of kitchen towels measure 15 x 25 inches and two edges are hemmed while the other two have a self fringe. They are blue in color and contain a checkered design. The washcloths are plain white and all four edges are hemmed. They measure 11 inches square. All of the dishcloths contain a checkered design. One pack is navy blue and the other is beige in color. The dishcloths measure 12 inches square and all four edges are hemmed. The applicable subheading for the kitchen towels will be 6302.60.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bed linen, table line, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... towels: dish. The duty rate will be 9.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the washcloths will be 6302.60.0030, HTS, which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... other. The duty rate will be 9.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the dishcloths will be 6307.10.2027, HTS, which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other... dish cloths: of cotton. The duty rate will be 8.9 percent ad valorem. The kitchen towels, washcloths and dishcloths fall within textile category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Pakistan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Based on a CITA agreement effective September 9, 1997 items classified in category designation 369-O are not subject to visa requirements. The washcloths and dishcloths fall within category designation 369-O. The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. 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 212-466-5854. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division