NY 863141: The tariff classification of a "scrubbing mitt" from India.

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                                   NY 863141
                                   MAY 17 1991



CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345  863141  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9490  

Mr. B.B. Nelson Jr.
Nelson International Inc.
215 E. Plume Street, Suite 220
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

RE:  The tariff classification of a "scrubbing mitt" from India.

Dear Mr. Nelson:

     In your letter dated May 6, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     The sample submitted is a "scrubbing mitt."  The article is
in the shape of a hand mitten and is composed of polyproplene
strips on the outer surface and constructed of a foamed substance
material on the inner surface.  The polyproplene strips meet the
dimensional requirements of man-made fiber strips contained in
Section XI, legal note 1 (g) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules
of the United States, (HTS).  The article is used for household
cleaning. 

     Inasmuch as the article outer surface is of polyproplene
strips, it is not classified as plastic in chapter 39, but as
textile in Section XI, HTS.

     The applicable subheading for the "scrubbing mitt" will be
6307.90.9490, HTS, which provides for other made up articles of
textile material.  The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.

     Articles classifiable under subheading 6307.90.9490, HTS,
which are products of India are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.

     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