NY 863308: The tariff classification of a shoe mitt from Hong Kong.

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                                   NY 863308
                                   MAY 16 1991


CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345  863308

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.1000

Mr. M. Ferrell
John V. Carr & Son Corp.
P.O. box 4839
Syracuse, New York 13221-4839

RE:  The tariff classification of a shoe mitt from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Ferrell:

     In your letter dated May 7, 1991, on behalf of Marietta
Corporation, Cortland, New York, you requested a classification
ruling.

     The sample submitted is a 100 percent cotton woven shoe
mitt.  The shoe mitt is made from a piece of fabric which has
been folded over and sewn closed on two sides with one side left
open for insertion of the hand.  A hanging loop is sewn into one
seam.  The article is used for wiping dust and dirt off of shoes.

     The applicable subheading for the shoe mitt will be
6307.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of, the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress
patterns:  Floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning
cloths:  Dustcloths, mop cloths and polishing cloths, of cotton.
The rate of duty will be 4.7 percent ad valorem.

     The shoe mitt falls within textile category designation 369.
Based upon 
international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
subject to quota and visa 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, 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