CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 803904
Mr. Charles Y. Shih
Ming Shyang Embroidery Threads U.S.A., Inc.
52-A North Main Street, Suite 9
Marlboro, NJ 07746
RE: The tariff classification of polyester embroidery thread from
Malaysia.
Dear Mr. Shih:
In your letter dated November 3, 1994 (your ref. no. P-02/94),
you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample spool of 100% polyester
multifilament embroidery thread. No style number is indicated in
your letter or on the sample. In your letter, you state that the
yarn measures 111 decitex, has a twist of 550-600 turns per meter,
and has 2% of corning oil lubricant. The two-ply yarn has a final
Z-twist. It weighs approximately 181 grams, including the weight
of the plastic spool. The spool contains 5000 meters of yarn. We
assume that the yarn is not textured and not high tenacity.
According to our New york laboratory, the thread is not considered
to be dressed. Please note that a slight change in the amount of
dressing may affect our classification.
The applicable subheading for the embroidery thread will be
5402.62.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for synthetic filament yarn (other than
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, ...; other yarn,
multiple (folded) or cabled; of polyesters. The duty rate will be
9.1 percent ad valorem. This HTS subheading is not eligible for
GSP treatment.
The yarn falls within textile category designation 606. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Malaysia
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