The tariff classification of isopropyl alcohol wiping cloths, for use in removing dust, dirt and grease from electronics and peripherals, from China.
Issued September 15, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5603.94.9010
Headings: 5603
Product description
An informal weighing of the instant sample revealed that it weighs approximately 218 grams per square meter.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the product will be 5603.94.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of other than filaments, impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers …, weighing more than 150g/ m².
Full text
N183916 September 15, 2011 CLA-2-56:OT:RR:NC:TA:350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5603.94.9010 Mr. Michael David Robertson MG Chemicals Ltd. 9347-193 Street Surrey, British Columbia Canada V4N 4E7 RE: The tariff classification of isopropyl alcohol wiping cloths, for use in removing dust, dirt and grease from electronics and peripherals, from China. Dear Mr. Robertson: In your letter dated August 24. 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The instant sample, identified as Part number 8241-WX25, consists of a nonwoven (spun lace) wiping cloth that measures 13 cm x 15 cm (rectangular). This cloth is composed of 100 percent polyester man-made fibers and has been premoistened with a 70% isopropyl alcohol/30% de-ionized water solution. The sample submitted was contained in a sealed foil packet. An informal weighing of the instant sample revealed that it weighs approximately 218 grams per square meter. The applicable subheading for the product will be 5603.94.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of other than filaments, impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers …, weighing more than 150g/ m². The duty rate will be Free. 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 Deborah Walsh at (646) 733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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