CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TP:351 A85478
Ms. Renee Dils, Atty-in-fact
Clover Garments, Inc.
2565 3rd Street, Room 102
San Francisco, CA 94107
RE: The tariff classification of a braided cord and a braided
drawstring with plastic tips from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Dils:
In your letter dated July 8, 1996, on behalf of Clover
Garments Inc., you requested a classification ruling. Since your
letter did not show a return address for Expeditors
International, we are sending our reply to your client.
You have submitted two samples of identical braided
drawstring cord textile materials in two forms, as follows: 1)
braid in the piece imported in rolls, and 2) braid measuring
approximately 4 feet in length with a plastic tip on each of its
ends. Both of the tubular cordage-type braids are made of 100%
textured polyester yarns, and they measure about 3/16 inch in
diameter.
The applicable subheading for the braid in the piece will be
5607.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables,
whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated,
coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics; of other
synthetic fibers; other. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad
valorem.
The braid with plastic tips will be classified under the
provision 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, in subheading 5609.00.3000, HTS.
The rate of duty will be 8.1 percent ad valorem.
The braid in the piece falls within textile category
designation 669. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong 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