The tariff classification of a nonwoven wiping cloth for industrial use, from China.
Issued August 7, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5603.93.0090
Headings: 5603
Product description
The instant sample, as described in your correspondence, consists of a wiping cloth of nonwoven construction that measures 15¼" x 17" (rectangular).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the product will be 5603.93.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of other than man-made filaments, weighing more than 70 g/m² but not more than 150 g/m².
Full text
N244604 August 7, 2013 CLA-2-56:OT:RR:NC:TA:350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5603.93.0090 Mr. Danny Tam Canadian Uniform Limited 75 Norfinch Drive, Unit 1 North York, Ontario Canada M3N 1W8 RE: The tariff classification of a nonwoven wiping cloth for industrial use, from China. Dear Mr. Tam: In your letter dated July 24, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The instant sample, as described in your correspondence, consists of a wiping cloth of nonwoven construction that measures 15¼" x 17" (rectangular). You state that it is composed of an 80 percent polyester/20 percent polyamide man-made fiber blend. The submitted sample was informally weighed and was found to weigh approximately 85 grams per square meter. The applicable subheading for the product will be 5603.93.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of other than man-made filaments, weighing more than 70 g/m² but not more than 150 g/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, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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