NY 856679
OCT 05 1990
CLA-2-58:S:N:N3H:351 856679
Ms. Jinny Jung
Expeditors International
601 N. Nash Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
RE: The tariff classification of burnt out lace collars and
fabric from Korea.
Dear Ms. Jung:
In your letter dated September 21,1990, on behalf of
Brasking Inc. you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of man-made fiber burnt out
lace fabrics in the piece (on rolls), style nos. LF 102 and 103,
and one sample of a 100% rayon burnt out lace collar, style no.
0445. Style no. 2750 was not submitted, but we assume that it is
a collar similar to style no. 0445. The style no. LF 102 fabric
measures 3/4 inch in width and has a scalloped edge. The style
no. LF 103 fabric measures 2 inches in width and has a leaf
design. All of the items are made of burnt out lace fabric where
a chemical was used to burn out or dissolve away the ground
fabric which is no longer visible. Burnt out lace is considered
embroidery without a visible ground.
The applicable subheading for the burnt out lace imported in
the piece will be 5810.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for embroidery in the piece,
in strips or in motifs, embroidery without a visible ground. The
duty rate will be 16 percent ad valorem.
The burnt out lace collars will be classified under the
provision for other made up clothing accessories; parts of
garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading
6212; parts, other, of man-made fibers, in subheading
6217.90.0085, HTS. The rate of duty will be 15.5 percent ad
valorem.
The fabric in the piece and the collars fall within textile
category designations 229 and 659, respectively. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Korea 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