NY 865446: The tariff classification of "terry cloths" from Pakistan,India and Sri Lanka.

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                                   NY 865446
                                   AUG 08 1991 


CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345  865446

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.1000

Mr. Michael R. Doram
Politis, Pollack & Doram
3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1688
Los Angeles, CA 90010

RE:  The tariff classification of "terry cloths" from Pakistan,
India and Sri       Lanka.

Dear Mr. Doram:

     In your letter dated July 23, 1991, on behalf of Venus
Textile, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.

     The samples submitted are "terry cloths," composed of 100
percent cotton fabric of terry construction.  The articles are
hemmed on three sides and measure approximately 16" X 18 1/2". 
They are used for auto cleaning and polishing and similar
cleaning. 

     The applicable subheading for the "terry cloths" 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 "terry cloths" fall within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka 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