The tariff classification of textile dust
Issued June 26, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5601.30.0000
Headings: 5601
Product description
The submitted sample is a product called SpillEater™ in its retail packaging, which is similar to a half-gallon milk container and contains two pounds (.91 kg) of the finely ground powder. You describe the product as a natural spill absorbent for industrial spills such as oils, turpentine, certain acids, and the like. The material safety data sheet states that it is “96% USDA Certified Bio Based Agricultural Plant Fiber and 4% Natural Crop Field Earth Ground to Specified Mesh.” In a telephone conversation with this office, you confirmed that the plant fiber is cotton fibers, not stem or stalk.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 5601.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for textile dust.
Full text
N242799 June 26, 2013 CLA-2-56:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5601.30.0000 Mr. Michael Robinson Carlisle Food Service Products 4711 East Hefner Road (73131) P.O. Box 53006 Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3006 RE: The tariff classification of textile dust Dear Mr. Robinson: In your letter dated May 29, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a product called SpillEater™ in its retail packaging, which is similar to a half-gallon milk container and contains two pounds (.91 kg) of the finely ground powder. You describe the product as a natural spill absorbent for industrial spills such as oils, turpentine, certain acids, and the like. The material safety data sheet states that it is “96% USDA Certified Bio Based Agricultural Plant Fiber and 4% Natural Crop Field Earth Ground to Specified Mesh.” In a telephone conversation with this office, you confirmed that the plant fiber is cotton fibers, not stem or stalk. The applicable subheading for this product will be 5601.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for textile dust. The general rate of duty 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/. The sample will be retained in our official case file. 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 Mitchel Bayer at (646) 733-3102. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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