CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:351 883073
Ms. Barbara Ho
720 Iwilei Road, Ewa Wing 280
Honolulu, HI 96817
RE: The tariff classification of decorative cords from China.
Dear Ms. Ho:
In your letter dated February 11, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted eight samples of decorative cords of
braided construction. According to your letter, the principal uses
of these cords in the United States will be for chinese knotting,
ornamental decoration tying, and holding neckpieces or bracelets.
We assume that the cords will be imported in continuous length on
rolls. Three of the items are of braided construction, as follows:
a 5/32 inch diameter silver cord, an oval-shaped silver cord
measuring 1/8 inch in its maximum cross-sectional dimension, and a
1/16 inch diameter gold cord. In a report from our New York
Customs laboratory, the respective compositions of these three
items is as follows: 73.9% braided core polyester, 22.4% metallic
yarn, and 3.7% braided core collar; 51.2% metallic yarn and 48.8%
polyester core; and 61.6% metallic yarn and 38.4% polyester core.
Based upon our lab's weight breakdown, the thick 5/32 inch diameter
cord is in chief weight of man-made fibers and the two thinner
cords are in chief weight of metalized strip. All three braids
have tubular metalized braid on the outer surfaces.
The five remaining cords are believed to be of warp knitted
construction. According to our laboratory, the 3/16 inch diameter
sample, which is representative of this group, consists of parallel
multifilament yarns and mylar type metallic yarns which interlace
and are held in place by a multifilament yarn forming a single
chain stitch. The construction is tubular and has a core of four
6-ply yarns. The sample is composed of man-made fibers (nylon,
rayon), 99.4%; and mylar type metallic yarn, 0.6%; by weight.
The applicable subheading for the thick silver cord with a
braided core will be 5808.10.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for braids in the piece,
..., other,..., of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 8.4
percent ad valorem.
The two thin silver or gold cords will be classifiable under
the provision for braids in the piece,..., other, other, in
subheading 5808.10.3090, HTS. The rate of duty will be 8.4 percent
ad valorem.
The five knitted cords will be classifiable under the
provision for other knitted or crocheted fabrics; other, of a width
not exceeding 30 cm; other; of man-made fibers; in subheading
6002.20.6000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad
valorem.
The cords classifiable in subheadings 5808.10.3010 and
6002.20.6000, HTS, fall within textile category designations 229
and 222, respectively. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of China 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. 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