The tariff classification of a blanket from China.

NY F81154 January 11, 2000 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 F81154 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6301.40.0020 Mr. William Chung Sino Qualitex Inc. 450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1005 New York, NY 10123 RE: The tariff classification of a blanket from China. Dear Mr. Chung: In your letter dated December 6, 1999, received by this office on December 20, 1999 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is a blanket made from 100 percent polyester knit fabric. The fabric has been brushed on both sides. One side of the fabric is printed with various “Pokemon” characters. All of the edges are hemmed. The blanket measures approximately 51 x 60 inches. The applicable subheading for the blanket will be 6301.40.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for blankets and traveling rugs: blankets (other than electric blankets) and traveling rugs, of synthetic fibers. The duty rate will be 10.3 percent ad valorem. The blanket falls within textile category designation 666. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. The submitted blanket is not marked with its country of origin. Section 134.11 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 134.11) provides in part: Unless excepted by law...every article of foreign origin (or its container) imported into the U.S. shall be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the article (or container) will permit, in such a manner as to indicate to an ultimate purchaser in the U.S. the English name of the country of origin of the article, at the time of importation into the Customs territory of the U.S. Additionally, please note that separate Federal Trade Commission marking requirements exist regarding country of origin, fiber content, and other information that must appear on many textile items. You should contact the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Enforcement, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20580, for information on the applicability of these requirements to this item. Also, please note, "Pokemon" is a registered copyright and trademark, and it is required that you obtain written permission from the copyright and trademark owner before importing the blanket printed with various “Pokemon” figures. 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 212-637-7078. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division