The tariff classification of a mop pad from China
Issued May 28, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6307.10.2030
Headings: 6307
Product description
You will be importing an item described as the Dual Action Flip Mop Pad Part # 518221. A product specification sheet and photos of the item were submitted along with your request. One side of the pad is made from polyester and polyamide chenille nubs (18 – 20 millimeter high) with a woven polyester backing fabric. The other side is referred to as a terry cloth with alternating blue and white stripes that are composed of polyester and cotton.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the mop pad 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.
Full text
N241634 May 28, 2013 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.2030 Mr. William J. Marston Service Shipping Inc. 1550 E. Higgins Rd., Suite 108 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 RE: The tariff classification of a mop pad from China Dear Mr. Marston: In your letter dated May 6, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Freudenberg Household Products LP. You will be importing an item described as the Dual Action Flip Mop Pad Part # 518221. A product specification sheet and photos of the item were submitted along with your request. One side of the pad is made from polyester and polyamide chenille nubs (18 – 20 millimeter high) with a woven polyester backing fabric. The other side is referred to as a terry cloth with alternating blue and white stripes that are composed of polyester and cotton. The applicable subheading for the mop pad 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. The rate of duty 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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