CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 888514
Mrs. Rona Molloy
Rona Molloy Enterprises
399 Milwards
Harlow
Essex CM19 4SP
England
RE: The tariff classification of weaving looms from England.
Dear Mrs. Molloy:
In your letter dated July 15, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves 2-portable
folding table looms which are capable of producing heavy tapestry
and pattern weaving. Available in two weaving widths, 24-inches
and 32-inches, the "Rutland" is supplied complete with a fully-
assembled castle, including 300 (400 on the 32" model) Texsolve
heddles, two cross sticks, a shuttle, and a beater with reed
installed. The looms can be folded to an easily transportable
size, enabling "spare time" weaving in the home or weekend
workshop. The looms cannot be transported from one point to
another once work has commenced. These folding table looms will
be used for producing various articles in wools and cottons.
The applicable subheading for the portable folding table looms
will be 8446.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other weaving machines (looms) for
weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30-centimeters, shuttle type.
The rate of duty will be 4.7 per cent ad valorem.
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