CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 A88368
Mr. Peter D. Alberdi
A.J. Arango, Inc.
1516 E. 8th Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33605
RE: The tariff classification of a jute rug and carpeting from
Colombia.
Dear Mr. Alberdi:
In your letter dated October 4, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The sample rug measures approximately 20 x 30 inches and it
is made from a woven 100 percent jute fabric. The edges of the
rug are bound with a woven cotton fabric. The jute floor
covering will be imported as made up rugs of various sizes and as
carpeting in rolls approximately 6 x 25 meters. Both the rugs
and the carpeting will have a latex backing.
The applicable subheading for this item in rolls or
carpeting will be 5702.59.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile
floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not
made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar
hand-woven rugs: other, not of pile construction, not made up: of
other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 4.8
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for this item as made up rugs will
be 5702.99.2000, HTS, which provides for carpets and other
textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or
not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and
similar hand-woven rugs: other, not of pile construction, made
up: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 4.8
percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under the above subheading which are
products of Colombia are entitled to duty free treatment under
the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations. Additionally, articles classifiable
under subheading 5702.99.2000, HTS, which are products of
Colombia are entitled to duty free treatment under the
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
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 John
Hansen at 212-466-5854.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division