CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 812335
Mrs. Betty Y.K. Henrickson
Superior Threads & Yarns
P.O. Box 1213
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
RE: The tariff classification of sewing thread from Korea.
Dear Mrs. Henrickson:
In your letter dated June 30, 1995, you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted two sample cones of multifilament, "bonded"
100% nylon thread, One is a three ply yarn and the other is a nine
ply yarn. Both yarns have a final Z-twist and measure 210 denier
per single yarn. You did not indicate the weight of the cones or
lengths, but we assume that the yarns will be imported put up on
plastic supports with weights, including supports, not exceeding
1,000 grams per cone. On your previous ruling request, NY 811258
dated June 28, 1995, for a bonded nylon yarn from the same Korean
manufacturer, our New York laboratory test showed the percentage of
dressing was 3.0 percent, by weight. The dressing on the threads
at issue can not be seen with the naked eye, and we assume that
they have the same approximate amount of dressing as on the sample
submitted for NY 811258. Also, we assume that the yarns are not
high tenacity. In your letter, you state that the thread will be
used for sewing belts, shoes, tents and carpets.
The applicable subheading for the nylon yarns will be
5401.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sewing thread of man-made filaments,
whether or not put up for retail sale; of synthetic filaments. The
duty rate will be 12.8 percent ad valorem.
The yarns fall within textile category designation 200. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Korea 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