CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:351 885804
Mr. Mark McEwen
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
P.O. Box 284
Highgate Springs, VT 05460
RE: The tariff classification of three open-work fabric strips
(lace, raschel lace and eyelet embroidery) from Canada.
Dear Mr. McEwen:
In your letter dated April 28,1993, on behalf of the Canadian
manufacturer Transitexim Ltd., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples of "lace"-like, open-work
fabric strips of different constructions and materials, as
follows: style no. 9743 is a machine-made lace made of 100%
cotton, style no. 257 is a 100% polyamide raschel warp knit
"lace", and style no. 715 is a 65% polyester / 35% cotton eyelet
embroidered woven fabric. The three fabrics measure between 1
1/2 and 2 1/2 inches in width, and style nos. 9743 and 257 both
have two fast edges. Style no. 715, the eyelet embroidered
fabric, has one embroidered edge and one cut edge. We assume
that all of the fabrics will be imported in continuous lengths.
The applicable subheading for the style no. 9743 fabric will
be 5804.29.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for tulles and other net fabrics, not
including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece,
in strips or in motifs; mechanically made lace; of other textile
materials; of cotton. The duty rate will be 10 percent ad
valorem.
The style no. 257 knitted fabric will be classifiable under
the provision for other knitted or crocheted fabrics; other, of a
width not exceeding 30 centimeters; open-work fabrics, warp knit;
in subheading 6002.20.1000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 16
percent ad valorem.
The style no. 715 fabric will be classifiable under the
provision for embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs;
other embroidery; of man-made fibers; other; other; in subheading
5810.92.0080, HTS. The rate of duty will be 17 percent ad
valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheadings 5804.29.0020,
6002.20.1000, and 5810.92.0080, HTS, which have originated in the
territory of Canada, will be entitled to 5, 8, and 8.5 percent
ad valorem rates of duty, respectively, under the United States-
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
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