CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:351 889910
Ms. Jean A. Schmitz
Harper Robinson & Co.
4711 Le Bourget Drive
St. Louis, MO 63134
RE: The tariff classification of cotton "macrame" lace from
Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Schmitz:
In your letter dated August 30, 1993, on behalf of your client
Missouri Industries, you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of dyed, 100% cotton fabric
identified as "macrame." The open-work fabric is of lace
construction. The sample measures 5 inches in width, but the
narrow fabric may also be imported in 3 inch widths. We assume
that the heavy fabric is machanically made lace, not hand-made
lace, and that it will be imported in continuous length strips.
The material will be used in the United States to make footwear.
The applicable subheading for the 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 lace falls within textile category designation 229. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan 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
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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