NY 818622: The tariff classification of a ball sponge from the Dominican Republic.

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	PD 818622

	February 12, 1996

CLA-2-39:PD:A:TC:I G20 818622  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  3924.90.5500   

Mr. Michael E. Breyman, Import Manager
Kuene & Nagel Inc., Cincinnati Branch
1840 Airport Exchange Boulevard
Suite 160
Erlanger, Kentucky  41018

RE:  The tariff classification of a ball sponge from the                Dominican Republic. 

Dear Mr. Breyman:

	In your letter dated January 25, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, the Andrew Jergens Company.

	A sample, identified as a "White Puff Ball with Cord," accompanied your letter.  It consists of a ball of polyethylene that is tied at the center by a fabric string.  It has a nylon cord attached for hanging.  You state the item is used as a sponge or washcloth for household bathing purposes.  

	The applicable subheading for this item will be 3924.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household
articles of plastics: other.  The rate of duty will be 3.4%.  

	Articles classifiable under subheading 3924.90.5500, HTS, which are products of the Dominican Republic are entitled to duty free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
	
	





	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.


	                   		     Sincerely,



							Jayson Ahern
							Port Director
							Miami International Airport