NY 863090: The tariff classification of absorbent cotton wadding forcosmetic and other general uses, from Peru.

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                              NY 863090
                 
May 14, 1991

CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:350 863090

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5601.21.0010


Mr. Edmundo Torner
Edmundo Torner, CHB
8025 N.W. 36th St., Suite 319
Miami, Florida 33166 

RE:  The tariff classification of absorbent cotton wadding for
cosmetic and other general uses, from Peru.

Dear Mr. Torner:

     In your letter dated May 2, 1991, on behalf of Adprom
Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  

     Two representative samples were submitted.  The first item
consists of an accordian folded type wadding put up in a clear
plastic bag weighing about 1 ounce.  The second item consists of
the same material put up in roll form. Specifically, this item is
put up in a paper wrapped roll measuring about 9 inches in width
and weighing about 8 ounces.  These two items are designed for
general cosmetic, hygiene use and health care. Both are both
composed of 100 percent cotton wadding approximately 3/8" thick. 

     The applicable subheading for the two products will be
5601.21.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for cotton wadding, in the piece. The rate
of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.  

     This merchandise falls within textile category designation
223.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Peru are subject to a visa requirement.

     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, to obtain the most current information available, 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.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport