CLA-2-55:RR:NC:TP:351EG A89398
Charles A. Rider
Pleasant Company
8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI 53562-0998
RE: The tariff classification of sewing thread, felt, trim and knitted
open-work fabric from Taiwan and China
Dear Mr. Rider:
In your letter dated November 4, 1996 you requested a classification
ruling.
You have submitted the following four samples that are included as part of
Samantha's Craft Starter Kit:
1. A spool of burgundy sewing thread (item # PKRS-07) that is 100 percent
polyester and is 6 yards in length on a plastic bobbin. It is 2-ply and appears
to be staple fiber yarn with a "Z" twist. We assume that the thread is dressed
for use as sewing thread. The thread will be used to sew the sachet which is
included in the kit.
2. A 2" square piece of needleloom felt (item # PKRS-08) of 100% acrylic,
used in designing the walnut project.
3. A 1' long by 1/4" wide piece of white open work braided trim (item #
PKRS-10) composed of 65% cotton and 35% polyester that is used to decorate the
walnut project.
4. A 5" square piece of knitted, open work, white lace-like fabric (item #
PKRS-03) composed of 65% cotton and 35% polyester which is used for decorating
the sachet.
The applicable subheading for item # PKRS-07 will be 5508.10.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sewing
thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale; of
synthetic staple fibers. The duty rate will be 12.7 percent ad valorem.
Item # PKRS-07 falls within textile category designation 200. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota
and the requirement of a visa.
The applicable subheading for item # PKRS-08 will be 5602.10.9090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, of other than wool or fine
animal hair. The duty rate will be 12.1 percent ad valorem.
Item # PKRS-08 falls within textile category designation 223. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to the
requirement of a visa.
The applicable subheading for item # PKRS-10 will be 5808.90.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ...
ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or
crocheted, ... of man- made fibers. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
Item # PKRS-10 falls within textile category designation 229. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to the
requirement of a visa.
The applicable subheading for item # PKRS-03 will be 6002.20.1000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
knitted or crocheted fabrics: Other, of a width not exceeding 30 centimeters:
Open-work fabrics, warp knit. The duty rate will be 15.6% percent ad valorem.
Item # PKRS-03 falls within textile category designation 229. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to 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