HQ 087268: Baby wipe warmer cover

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                                       HQ 087268

                                    August 30, 1990






            CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  087268 DRR

            CATEGORY:  Classification

            TARIFF NO.:  6307.90.9590

            Mr. Armando Trevino
            A & A Customs Brokerage Services, Inc.
            3549 E. 14th  Suite I
            Brownsville, Texas 78521

            Re:  Baby wipe warmer cover

            Dear Mr. Trevino:

                 This is in reference to your letter dated May 7, 1990,
            requesting, on behalf of Border Quality Products Corporation,
            the classification of a baby wipe warmer cover under the
            Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
            (HTSUSA).

            FACTS:

                 The baby wipe warmer cover at issue consists of a textile
            bag measuring 6 inches by 24 inches with hook and loop
            fasteners along the bottom edges and at both ends to secure it
            around a box of baby wipes.  You have indicated that both the
            quilted outer cover and inside backing of broadcloth are made
            of 50 percent cotton, 50 percent polyester material.  The
            cover is assembled in Mexico from U.S. components.  The
            assembly process includes sewing 6 pieces of hook and loop
            fastener to the material, sewing the outside cover and inside
            backing together, stamping the backing with "Assembled in
            Mexico", packing the articles into cartons and labelling the
            cartons.  The heating element is added after the assembled
            covers are imported into the United States.

            ISSUE:

                 What is the proper classification of the article at issue
            under the HTSUSA?














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            LAW AND ANALYSIS:

                 Classification of merchandise under the HTSUSA is in
            accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI),
            taken in order.  GRI 1 provides that classification shall be
            according to the terms of the headings and any relative
            section or chapter notes.  Heading 6307 provides for other
            made up articles which are not more specifically provided for
            elsewhere in the Nomenclature.

                 The Explanatory Notes to the HTSUSA constitute the
            official interpretation of the tariff at the international
            level.  The Explanatory Notes to heading 6307 state that "This
            heading covers made up articles of any textile material which
            are not included more specifically in other headings of
            Section XI or elsewhere in the Nomenclature."  The goods in
            question are made up articles of textile and are not more
            specifically provided for elsewhere.

                 Your inquiry about the applicability of Heading 9802,
            HTSUSA, has been referred to our Value, Special Programs and
            Admissibility Branch.  They will respond under separate cover.

            HOLDING:

                 The baby wipe warmer cover at issue is classified under
            subheading 6307.90.9590, HTSUSA, as other made up articles of
            textile, with a duty rate of 7 percent ad valorem.

                 Due to the changeable nature of the statistical
            annotation and the restraint (quota/visa) categories
            applicable to textile merchandise, the importer should contact
            the local Customs office prior to importation of this
            merchandise to determine the current status of any import
            restraints or 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, we suggest that you check, close to the time of



















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            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.

                                       Sincerely,




                                       John Durant, Director
                                       Commercial Rulings Division

















































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