CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TP:351 A89028
Mr. Mark Adler
M. Adler's Son, Inc.
8 Rewe Street
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211-1797
RE: The tariff classification of decorative plastic sheet and
cord from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Adler:
In your letter dated October 24, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted four types of samples of merchandise for
review. The first item is a perforated plastic sheet coated with
metal on both sides (style #XAO5163) that comes in a variety of
colors. The sheet is approximately 1.7 inches wide and, as per a
phone conversation with you, the sheet will be imported in 50
yard lengths on rolls. You have also said that this item, as
well as the others, are sold to florists for decorative use in
floral arrangements.
The second item (style #XAO5164)is a braided cord which is
rubber thread covered by braided metalized yarn. The fiber
content of the yarn is listed as 60% rubber and 40% metallic.
This yarn comes in different colors and you have indicated that
it will be imported on rolls of 10 yard lengths.
The third item (style #XAO5165)is a gimped metalized cord.
This is a core of metal wire surrounded by cotton yarns with
metalized yarn wrapped around this core. The fiber content of the
yarn is listed as 30% wire, 25% metallic and 45% cotton. The
wire core serves a decorative purpose by enabling one to shape
the yarn in a desired way. This yarn comes in different colors
and you have indicated that the yarn will be imported on rolls of
10 yard lengths.
The fourth item (style #XAO5166)is also a gimped metalized
cord. It is a core of metal wire with polyester yarns twisted
around it and metalized yarn wrapped around this core. The fiber
content of the yarn is listed as 50% metallic and 50% polyester.
The wire core serves a decorative purpose by enabling one to
shape the yarn in a desired way. This yarn comes in different
colors and you have indicated that it will be imported on rolls
of 10 yard lengths.
The applicable subheading for the decorative plastic sheet
will be 3926.90.9890, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastic,
other, other. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for item number XA05164 will be
5604.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for rubber thread and cord, textile
covered. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for XA05165 and XAO5166 will be
5605.00.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for metalized yarn, whether or not gimped,
being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405,
combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or
covered with metal: other. The duty rate will be 16.6 percent ad
valorem.
Styles XA05164, XAO5165 and XAO5166 fall within textile
category designation 201. 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. 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Jeff
Konzet at 212-466-5885.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division