The tariff classification of cleaning cloths from China

N185059 October 6, 2011 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.2030 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of cleaning cloths from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated September 6, 2011 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted samples are referred to as Item # 40167 - Set/2 Double Sided Microfiber Cleaning Cloths. The cloths are comprised from two layers of fabrics sewn together along their edges. One fabric is a 80 percent polyester and 20 percent polyamide knit pile while the other is 70 percent polypropylene and 20 percent polyamide knit mesh. One cloth measures 15.75 x 12 inches and the other 11.5 x 9.5 inches. The applicable subheading for the cloths will be 6307.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other… other. The duty rate will be 5.3 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