The tariff classification of picnic blanket from China

N266888 August 19, 2015 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Ms. Cynthia Brooks Lightspeed Outdoors 2245 San Diego Avenue, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92110 RE: The tariff classification of picnic blanket from China Dear Ms. Brooks: In your letter dated July 20, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a photograph of an item you called an outdoor blanket. The blanket is constructed from a nylon shell which you state is water-resistant, and filled with polyester batting. When the blanket is not in use; it is designed to be folded and stored in an integrated pocket that can be zipped closed. While you refer to the item as a blanket, it is deemed more than just an ordinary blanket. It is designed to provide protection from the rain and can be used as a type of ground cover. It is marketed as an outdoor blanket for the enjoyment of the outdoors, either by attending sporting events, picnics or for use on the lawn to relax. The applicable subheading for the outdoor blanket will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% 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 Adleasia Lonesome at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division