CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:350 886613
Ms. Betty A. Pome
Allied Shipping
161-15 Rockaway Blvd., Suite 208
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of a decorative tassel, from India.
Dear Ms. Pome:
In your letter dated May 24, 1993, on behalf of Orchid Trim Inc., you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
The instant sample, identified as style #5514, consists of a decorative
tassel measuring about 12" in length. The tassel is of substantial
construction and consists of a rayon man-made fiber fringe which is bound at
the top with a decorative metallic thread. This tassel also contains a
metallic cord for hanging. You indicate in your letter that this tassel is
composed of 75% rayon and 25% metallic thread, by weight.
The applicable subheading for the tassel will be 5808.90.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
ornamental trimmings in the piece, ... tassels and similar articles. The rate
of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation 229. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of India are subject to
quota and the requirement of a visa.
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