NY 873431
MAY 04 1992
CLA-2-58:S:N:N3G:345 873431
Mr. William J. Maloney
Rode & Qualey
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of labels from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Maloney:
In your letter dated April 14, 1992, on behalf of Rafaella
Sportswear Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
The samples submitted are two jacquard woven polyester
labels. One label measures approximately 2 3/4" x 2" with one
edge pinked. The other measures approximately 2 7/16" x 1 5/16"
with two sides folded over and heat set. Both labels depict the
name "Rafaella". The samples are being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the label with one edge pinked
will be 6217.10.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing
accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other
than those of heading 6212: Accessories, of man-made fibers.
The rate of duty will be 15.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the label with two sides
folded over and heat set will be 5807.10.1020, HTS, which
provides for labels, badges and similar articles of textile
materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not
embroidered: Woven: Labels, of man-made fibers. The rate of
duty will be 9 percent ad valorem.
The label entered under 6217.10.0030 falls within textile
category designation 659 and the label entered under 5807.10.1020
falls within textile category 669. Based upon international
textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to
quota and visa requirements.
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