CLA-2-57:S:N:N6: 349 881225
Mr. Dick Butler
Classic Weavers Ltd
3343 Dug Gap Road
Dalton, Georgia 30720
RE: The tariff classification of a Axminster carpet from
Thailand.
Dear Mr. Butler:
In your letter dated December 7, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, identified in your letter as "Tapestry
Leaf", is a swatch of Axminster carpet. The upper surface
consists of pile yarns, which form a floral design woven into a
jute back. The stated fiber content for the upper surface is 80
percent wool and 20 percent nylon. As requested the sample is
being returned.
The applicable subheading for the Axminster carpet will be
5702.31.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor
coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up,
including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamine" and similar hand-
woven rugs: other, of pile construction, not made up: of wool or
fine animal hair: other. The rate of duty will be 8 percent ad
valorem.
The Axminster carpet falls within textile category
designation 465. Based upon international trade agreements,
products of Thailand are subject to visa requirements.
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. 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