CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:351 887094
Mr. Jerome Berger
The Harper Group
1 Johnson Road
Lawrence, NY 11559
RE: The tariff classification of hand-embroidered emblems, with
and without pins, from India.
Dear Mr. Berger:
In your letter dated June 7, 1993, on behalf of Margola
Import Corp., you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of hand-embroidered emblems,
as follows: first, a motif, without pins, intended to be sewn on to
a garment; and, second, a crest-shaped motif with three pins and
accompanying clips on the back. With the addition of these pins
and clips, the second article has been finished into a completed
accessory that can be, for example, attached to or removed from the
pocket of a blazer. The first item, measuring 3 1/2 inches in
diameter, has the embroidered words and year "Graduation Class of
95". The second item, measuring 2 5/8 inches by 3 inches, is a
crest-shaped badge with depictions of two crossed swords, a fleur-
de-lis and a crown. Both samples have brass wire bullion threads
hand-embroidered into visible ground fabrics. According to your
letter, these fabrics are made of wool/cotton blends that appear to
be predominantly of wool fibers; we assume that the ground fabrics
are in chief of wool.
The applicable subheading for the "95" emblem without pins
will be 5810.99.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for embroidery in the piece, in
strips or in motifs; other embroidery; of other textile materials;
of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad
valorem.
The crest-shaped emblem with pins will be classifiable
under the provision for other made up clothing accessories; ...;
accessories; of wool or fine animal hair, in subheading
6217.10.0020, HTS. The rate of duty will be 15.5 percent ad
valorem.
The "95" emblem without pins and the crest emblem with pins
fall within textile category designations 414 and 459,
respectively. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of India are subject to 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