CLA-2-54:S:N:N3H:351 879321
Mr. Mick W. Blakely
C.F. Liebert, Inc.
P.O. Box L
Blaine, WA 98230
RE: The tariff classification of rayon embroidery yarn from Korea.
Dear Mr. Blakely:
In your letter dated October 13, 1992, on behalf of
International Thread Company, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
You have submitted a sample of 100 percent viscose rayon
embroidery yarn which is similar to the yarns that we previously
ruled on in our control numbers NY 877781 and NY 878644, except
that it is made of artificial fibers and has been dressed. It is
described on the label as "Crown" brand, 120 denier, 2-ply with a
final "Z" twist, viscose rayon yarn. The yarn is a continuous
multifilament yarn put up on a plastic cone. It weighs 150 grams,
including the weight of the support. The sample cone contains
5,000 meters of yarn. We assume that the embroidery yarn is not
texturized or considered to be high tenacity. Information
submitted with your letter indicates that the yarn qualifies under
our classification provision for sewing thread. Our New York
laboratory has determined that the sample measures 268 decitex and
is dressed.
The applicable subheading for embroidery yarn will be
5401.20.0000, 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 artificial filaments.
The rate of duty will be 13 percent ad valorem.
The yarn falls within textile category designation 200. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Korea 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