CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 C88890
Mr. Stanley J. Schwartz
Barian Shipping Company, Inc.
140 Irving Place
Woodmere, NY 11598
RE: The tariff classification of trimmings from China.
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
In your letter dated June 2, 1998 you requested a classification ruling on
behalf of Mississippi Plastics, Inc.
You have submitted 3 samples, none identified by style nor number. Two are
colored white and the third is colored black. You state that the trimmings are
made of 100 percent rayon and are to be imported on rolls of 100 yards in
length. The two white samples, both measuring approximately 5 mm. in width,
appear to be ornamental flat braids. The black trim is a tubular braid
measuring approximately 7 mm. in width.
The applicable subheading for all three braids will be 5808.10.7000, HTS,
which provides for braids in the piece; other; of cotton or man-made fibers.
The duty rate will be 8 percent ad valorem.
The braids fall within textile category designation 229. 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. 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 Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Camille Ferraro at 212-
466-5885.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division