CLA-2-56:L:CO:H17 804314
Mr. Bernard D. Liberati
Morris Friedman & Company
320 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883
RE: The tariff classification of baskets from the Philippines
Dear Mr. Liberati:
In your letter dated November 4, 1994, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Don Wasserman,
International.
The submitted sample (Style DS-015) is a set of two round
baskets with handles that consist of netting composed of
intertwined abaca cord. The sample has metal wire, wrapped with
abaca cord, incorporated within the rim, handle and base to
provide strength and stability.
The applicable subheading for the baskets (Style number DS-015) will be 5608.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for knotted netting of twine,
cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of
textile materials, other, other, other. The duty rate will be 10
percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 5608.90.3000, HTS,
which are products of the Philippines are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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,
Audrey Adams
District Director,
Laredo, Tx.