CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 893520
Mr. Kevin M. Diran
Armen Cargo Services Inc.
P.O. Box 280668
San Francisco, CA 94128
RE: The tariff classification of a "vinyl lanyard set" containing textile strip and a "travel kit" with cotton thread, from Taiwan or Singapore.
Dear Mr. Diran:
In your letter dated December 20, 1993, on behalf of Klutz Incorporated, you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples identified as a "vinyl lanyard set" and a "travel kit." No style numbers are indicated. They will be imported in individual plastic bags and attached to books in the United States. They are not considered to be toy items as stated in your letter, and they are not packed for retail sale. The first sample, the lanyard set, consists of five items as follows: lanyards, a metal band, metal clips, a bolo slide and a metal split key ring. The lanyards are extruded man-made fiber vinyl strips measuring approximately 3/32 inch in width and in continuous lengths. The metal band is a strip of plain flat aluminum measuring approximately 6 inches in length X 1 inch in width X 0.038 inch in thickness. The other three metal articles in the lanyard set are assumed to be of iron or steel. The second sample, the "travel kit", consists of three items as follows: string loop, cotton thread and two plastic game dice. The string loop is made of a multicolored, 1/8 inch diameter tightly braided cord that has been glued together end to end. We assume that this braided article is made of man-made fibers. The cotton thread is put up on six small cards; and each of the six cards, including the weight of the thread, weighs 1.65 grams. The thread has five plies with a final S-twist, and we assume that it is 100% cotton.
The five items that make up the vinyl lanyard set will be classified separately as follows: The applicable subheading for the lanyard will be 5404.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 millimeters (mm), other. The duty rate will be 5.1% ad valorem. The metal band, if the aluminum is not alloyed, will be classified under the provision for rectangular aluminum strips, not alloyed, not clad, with a thickness of 6.3 mm or less, in subheading 7606.11.3060, HTS, dutiable at the rate of 3% ad valorem. If the metal band's aluminum is alloyed, then the strip will be classifiable in the provision for rectangular aluminum strips, of aluminum alloys, not clad, with a thickness of 6.3 mm or less, other (than can stock), in subheading 7606.12.3090, HTS, dutiable at the rate of 3% ad valorem. The metal clip and bolo slide portions will both be classifiable under the provision for other articles of iron or steel, other, in subheading 7326.90.9090, HTS. The duty rate will be 5.7% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the key chain ring will be 7326.20.0050, HTS, which provides for other articles of iron or steel wire, other. The duty rate will be 5.7% ad valorem.
The three items that make up the "travel kit" will be classified separately as follows: The applicable subheading for the string loop will 5609.00.3000, HTS, which provides for articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included; of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 9% ad valorem. The cotton thread portion will be classifiable under the provision for cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, in subheading 5207.10.0000, HTS. The duty rate will be 5% ad valorem. The dice will be classifiable under the provision for articles for arcade, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, bagatelle, billiards and special tables for casino games; other; other; ...; poker chips and dice, in subheading 9504.90.6000, HTS. The duty rate will be 4.64% ad valorem.
The cotton thread falls within textile category designation 200. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan and Singapore 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