CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:351 883898
Mr. Sal Della Ventura
Sony Corporation of America
Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
RE: The tariff classification of a braided nylon cord, from Japan.
Dear Mr. Della Ventura:
In your letter dated March 11, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of a textile dial cord which is
intended to be used to move the dial pointer for channel selection
on small Watchman televisions. The white cord is made of nylon
with a fluoride/teflon coating that is not visible to the naked
eye, and it is of braided construction. The cordage is tightly
plaited and is not decorative braid. According to the sample's
label, the cord measures 0.3 millimeter in diameter, and it is
identified as item no. 9-911-825-32. The length of the cord is not
indicated. The material will be imported in continuous lengths put
up on flat cardboard spools.
The applicable subheading for the dial 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 and whether or not impregnated,
coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics, of other
synthetic fibers, other. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.
The braid falls within textile category designation 669.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Japan are subject to 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