NY a81525: The tariff classification of a bath sheet from China, Pakistan or Taiwan.

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	NY A81525

	April 12, 1996

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:349 A81525  

CATEGORY:	Classification

TARIFF NO.:6302.60.0020  

Ms. Sandy M. Rickert
E. Besler & Company
P.O. Box 66361
Chicago, Illinois  60666-0361

RE:	The tariff classification of a bath sheet from China, Pakistan or Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Rickert:

	In your letter dated March 11, 1996 you requested a classification ruling.  
	
	The instant sample, identified as BZX, is a  bath sheet.  This towel is made of 100 percent cotton terry toweling material.  All four edges of the submitted towel are hemmed.  The white towel measures approximately 30 inches and 60 inches. 

	The applicable subheading for the bath sheet will be 6302.60.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen: toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton... towels: other.  The duty rate will be 10.1 percent ad valorem.

	The bath sheet falls within textile category designation 363.  Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China, Pakistan and Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

	The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

	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.  If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist John Hansen at 212-466-5854.



								Sincerely,



								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division