CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:351 890102
Ms. Betty Y. K. Henrickson
Superior Threads & Yarns
P.O. Box 1213
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
RE: The tariff classification of gimped metallic thread and plied
acrylic yarn from Korea.
Dear Ms. Henrickson:
In your letter dated August 26, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of yarns, as follows: a
metallic rayon core novelty yarn and a 100% Orlon acrylic
"chenille" yarn. A sample of the metallic polyester core yarn was
not received by this office, but we assume that it is identical to
the rayon core yarn except for the core's material. The metallic
rayon core yarn is composed of 30% metalized polyester film and 70%
filament rayon yarn core, by weight; and it is of gimped or wrapped
construction. The yarn measures 150 denier, and it will be put up
as 10,000 (250 gram) and 5,000 meter cones. The Orlon acrylic yarn
is a two-ply yarn with a final S-twist, not a "chenille" yarn as
stated. The one pound cone's label identifies its size as 36s/2
(plies), and the yarn will be imported put up on one kilogram
cones. Five other yarns listed in your letter, items A-E, will be
ruled on under our control number 890070 after we receive a report
from our laboratory.
The applicable subheading for the two gimped metallic yarns
will be 5605.00.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for metalized yarn, whether or not
gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or
5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or
covered with metal; other. The duty rate will be 15 percent ad
valorem.
The Orlon acrylic yarn will be classifiable under the
provision for yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple
fibers, not put up for retail sale; containing 85% or more by
2
weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers; multiple (folded) or
cabled yarn; in subheading 5509.32.0000, HTS. The rate of duty
will be 12 percent ad valorem.
The two metallic yarns and the acrylic yarn fall within
textile category designations 201 and 604, respectively. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Korea 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