The tariff classification of a floor mat from India.
Issued March 3, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5702.20.1000
Headings: 5702
Product description
The submitted sample, identified as Model No. 24246 “KoKo Ridge Blocked Sculptured Sunflowers”, is a doormat. The woven pile mat is made from coir yarns. The face of the mat is printed and is also sculpted. The mat measures approximately 20 x 30 inches. In your letter you suggest the mat is classifiable under heading 5705 as “other” floor coverings. The instant mat is more specifically provided for as a woven pile rug in heading 5702.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the floor mat will be 5702.20.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir): with pile.
Full text
NY L82619 March 3, 2005 CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 L82619 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5702.20.1000 Mr. Mathews C. Herring The Hipage Company Inc. P.O. Box 2329 Dublin, VA 24084 RE: The tariff classification of a floor mat from India. Dear Mr. Herring: In your letter dated February 1, 2005 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Bacova Guild Ltd. The submitted sample, identified as Model No. 24246 “KoKo Ridge Blocked Sculptured Sunflowers”, is a doormat. The woven pile mat is made from coir yarns. The face of the mat is printed and is also sculpted. The mat measures approximately 20 x 30 inches. In your letter you suggest the mat is classifiable under heading 5705 as “other” floor coverings. The instant mat is more specifically provided for as a woven pile rug in heading 5702. The applicable subheading for the floor mat will be 5702.20.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir): with pile. The duty rate will be Free. 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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