HQ 085283: Classification of beach towel

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                                       HQ 085283

                                   November 29, 1989

            CLA-2: CO:R:C:G  085283 DRR

            CATEGORY:  Classification

            TARIFF NO.:  6302.91.0015

            Doreen Wai, Second Secretary
            Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs
            British Embassy
            1233 20th Street, N.W., Suite 504
            Washington, D.C. 20036

            Re:  Classification of beach towel

            Dear Ms. Wai:

                 This is in reference to your letter dated July 26, 1989,
            requesting the classification of a beach towel under the
            Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
            (HTSUSA).

            FACTS:

                 The merchandise at issue consists of a beach towel made of
            100 percent woven cotton fabric.  The towel has a terry weave
            on one side and a cut pile on the other.  It has several
            geometric patterns jacquard woven into the towel.  Your letter
            indicates that you believe that the item is a cotton terry
            towel, properly subject to category 363.

            ISSUE:

                 Whether the beach towel at issue is classifiable under
            subheading 6302.91.0015, HTSUSA.


























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            LAW AND ANALYSIS:

                 Classification under the HTSUSA is in accordance with the
            General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), taken in order.  GRI 1
            provides that classification shall be determined according to
            the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter
            notes.  Heading 6302, HTSUSA, provides for several types of
            linen articles, including toilet linen.  The Explanatory Notes
            to the HTSUSA constitute the official interpretation of the
            tariff at the international level.  The Explanatory Notes to
            Heading 6302, state that, inter alia, toilet linen includes
            beach towels.  Subheading 6302.60.0015, HTSUSA, provides for,
            toilet linen and kitchen linen, other, of cotton, of pile or
            tufted construction, towels, other.

            HOLDING:

                 The beach towel at issue is classifiable under subheading
            6302.60.0015, HTSUSA, with a duty rate of 10.5 percent ad
            valorem, category 363.

                 Due to the changeable nature of the statistical annotation
            and the restraint (quota/visa) categories applicable to textile
            merchandise, the importer should contact the local Customs
            office prior to importation of this merchandise to determine
            the current status of any import restraints or requirements.

                 The designated textile and apparel category may be
            subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
            applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Since
            part categories are the result of international bilateral
            agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
            changes, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
            shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint
            Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service,
            which is available for inspection at your local Customs office.

                                        Sincerely,




                                        John Durant, Director
                                        Commercial Rulings Division

















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