CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:351 869874
Mr. George F. Clarke
Page and Jones Inc.
P.O. Box 320126
Birmingham, Alabama 35232
RE: The tariff classification of braided nylon necklace cords
from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Clarke:
In your letter dated December 16, 1991 you requested a
classification ruling.
You have included a sample of a braided cord approximately
two feet long. The cord is tightly plaited with a compact
structure, and is cut at either end. In your letter, you
indicate that this cord will be attached to "imitation jewelry"
to make necklaces. Ms. Becky Worthy of your office informed
National Import Specialist Jeff Konzet that this cord is made of
100% nylon.
The applicable subheading for the necklace cord will be
5607.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables,
whether or not plaited or braided...of other synthetic fibers,
other. The duty rate will be 7.2% ad valorem.
This necklace cord falls within textile category designation
669. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Taiwan 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