CLA-2-52:S:N:N6:351 886436
Mr. Michael L. Meacham
Modi Threads North America Inc.
11301 International Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
RE: The tariff classification of cotton sewing thread from
India.
Dear Mr. Meacham:
In your letter dated May 19, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted two sample cones of mercerized, 100%
cotton sewing thread identified as counts 2/30 and 2/40. No item
numbers are indicated on the samples' Modithread labels. According
to our New York laboratory, the green colored sample, identified
as 30 English yarn count, is a cone of two-ply yarn weighing 161.6
grams (inclusive of the plastic bobbin) that is composed of carded
cotton fibers. It has a single yarn number of 60.5 metric number
and is dressed. Both yarns have a final Z-twist. Each plastic
industrial bobbin contains 5000 yards of sewing thread.
The applicable subheading for the yarns will be
5204.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for cotton sewing thread, whether or not put
up for retail sale, not put up for retail sale, containing 85
percent or more by weight of cotton. The duty rate will be 5
percent ad valorem.
The yarns fall within textile category designation 200.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
India 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