The tariff classification of towels from India
Issued November 17, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6302.60.0020
Headings: 6302
Product description
The submitted samples are beach towels. Item # 871538 referred to as “Velour Fiber Reactive” is made from 100 percent cotton terry woven fabric. It is hemmed on all sides. The face side of the towel is sheared and printed with a beach design. The towel measures approximately 28 x 58 inches. Item # 871540 referred to as “Velour Single Jacquard” is made from 100 percent cotton yarn dyed terry fabric. The jacquard woven towel features a floral design. All of the sides are hemmed. The towel measures approximately 32 x 62 inches. The face side is sheared.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the beach towels will be 6302.60.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Full text
N191246 November 17, 2011 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6302.60.0020 Mr. Brian G. Pearce Barthco International, division of OHL One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of towels from India Dear Mr. Pearce: In your letter dated October 28, 2011 you requested a classification ruling on behalf CVS Pharmacy. The submitted samples are beach towels. Item # 871538 referred to as “Velour Fiber Reactive” is made from 100 percent cotton terry woven fabric. It is hemmed on all sides. The face side of the towel is sheared and printed with a beach design. The towel measures approximately 28 x 58 inches. Item # 871540 referred to as “Velour Single Jacquard” is made from 100 percent cotton yarn dyed terry fabric. The jacquard woven towel features a floral design. All of the sides are hemmed. The towel measures approximately 32 x 62 inches. The face side is sheared. The applicable subheading for the beach towels will be 6302.60.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... other. The duty rate will be 9.1 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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