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The tariff classification of a floor mat from India

Issued March 22, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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N0 N096221 (March 22, 2010)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 5702.99.1500

Headings: 5702

Product description

The submitted sample, identified as Style 133, is a floor mat. The flat woven mat is made from 100 percent cotton yarns. It is backed by a woven cotton fabric. The face of the mat is printed. The edges are finished with a strip of fabric binding. The mat measures 24 x 36 inches.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the rug imported alone and the retail set consisting of the rug and markers will be 5702.99.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Shumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: other, not pile construction, made up: of other textile materials: of cotton: other.

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N096221 March 22, 2010 CLA-2-57:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5702.99.1500 Mr. Jeff Victoria Macys Merchandising Group 11 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a floor mat from India Dear Mr. Victoria: In your letter dated March 2, 2010 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as Style 133, is a floor mat. The flat woven mat is made from 100 percent cotton yarns. It is backed by a woven cotton fabric. The face of the mat is printed. The edges are finished with a strip of fabric binding. The mat measures 24 x 36 inches. The applicable subheading for the rug imported alone and the retail set consisting of the rug and markers will be 5702.99.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Shumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: other, not pile construction, made up: of other textile materials: of cotton: other. The rate of duty is 6.8 percent 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/. 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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