The tariff classification of bed sheet straps from China

N054441 March 16, 2009 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Tina Wong Merchandising Manager Standard Fiber LLC 323 Allerton Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 RE: The tariff classification of bed sheet straps from China Dear Ms. Wong: In your letter dated March 9, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The three submitted samples are identified as bed sheet straps. You state that they are used to fasten the four corners of a fitted sheet around a mattress so that the sheet will not move. Sample #1 (Item# 70101) is an elastic knit textile fabric band with plastic hooks and snaps on each end. It measures approximately 10” x 1”. Sample #2 (Item# 70182TAR) is an elastic knit textile fabric band with plastic snap buttons and hooks made of chrome-plated iron. It measures approximately 10½” x 1”. Sample #3 (no Item# indicated) is an elastic knit fabric band with chrome-plated iron clips on each end and an adjusting buckle. It measures approximately 5½” x ½”. Each will be sold as a set of four. The applicable subheading for the bed sheet straps 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 samples will be returned as requested. 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 (646) 733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division