# NY K80282

December 1, 2003

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 K80282

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.1090; 6307.10.2005

Mr. Daniel Percival

East West Associates, Inc.

4821 Northam St.

La Mirada, CA 90638

RE: The tariff classification of towels from China.

Dear Mr. Percival:

In your letter dated you requested a classification ruling on behalf of
Softness Textiles (USA) Inc.

You submitted samples of various towels. Item no. 985110 (12-pack) and
985310 ( 3-pack) are automobile cleaning towels. They are made from 100
percent cotton terry toweling fabric. The fabric is of a low
construction and has uncut loops on both sides. The towels are hemmed on
all four sides and measure 14 x 17 inches. Item no. 206910 (2-pack) is
an automobile cleaning towel that measures 18 x 36 inches. It is made in
the same manner as the above towels. These towels are packed in poly
bags or paper wrappers that show a picture of an automobile, the phrase
"car care made easy" and note that the towels are safe for use on clear
coat finishes.

Item no. 994410 (2-pack) is an automobile detailing towel that measures
16 x 25 inches. It is made from 100 percent cotton terry fabric. One
side is sheared and the reverse has uncut loops. The paper wrap has a
picture of an automobile and refers to the towels as "dual purpose
detailing towels".

Item no. 982610 (5-pack) is a shop towel is made from 100 percent cotton
woven fabric. The towel is of an osnaburg type construction. All of the
edges are finished with an overcast stitch. It measures approximately 12
x 14 inches.

The applicable subheading for the car cleaning towels and detailing
towel will be 6307.10.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), for other made up articles, including dress patterns:
floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths:
dustcloths, mop cloths and polishing cloths, of cotton... other. The
duty rate will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the shop towel will be 6307.10.2005, HTS,
which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns:
floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other...
shop towels dedicated for use in garages, filling stations and machine
shops: of cotton. The duty rate will be 5.8 percent ad valorem

All of the towels fall within textile category designation 369. Based
upon international textile trade agreements shop towels from China are
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas]{.underline}, which is
available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated
textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa
and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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