NY 852685
Jun 05 1990
CLA-2-58:S:N:N3H:351 852685
Mr. John A. Slagle
Wolf D. Barth Co. Inc.
7575 Holstein Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of embroidered motifs from India.
Dear Mr. Slagle:
In your letter dated May 10, 1990, on behalf of J.G. Hook,
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of style Rooftop Romance, a woven
cotton fabric rectangle measuring approximately 16" x 17". The item is
a motif which contains a scene featuring Mickey Mouse, and it has been
embroidered with sequins and beads. Other style motifs, which also
feature Mickey Mouse scenes, will be in sizes such as 11" x 13", 14" x
14" and 17" x 17". All of the motifs will be sewn onto wearing apparel
items, such as jackets and T-shirts, in the United States. Mickey
Mouse is a registered copyright, and it is required that you obtain
written permission from the copyright owner before importing these
motifs. It is assumed that the motifs weigh more than 200 g/m2.
The applicable subheading for the embroidered motifs will be
5810.91.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs,
other embroidery, of cotton, weighing over 200 g/m2. The rate of duty
will be 8.4 percent ad valorem.
Embroidered motifs of cotton fall within textile category
designation 229. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of India are subject to the requirement of a
visa and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category 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