CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 B83898
5808.90.0090; 9505.90.4000
Mr. William A. Guerin
A.N. Deringer Inc.
173 W. Service Rd.
Champlain, NY 12919
RE: The tariff classification of various ribbons from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Guerin:
In your letter dated March 31, 1997 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Tye-Sil Corporation Ltd.
You have provided samples of the following five items:
Style 260086 is a 2«-inch wide decorative ribbon with a wire
enclosed along each edge to provide stiffness. The stated
fiber content is 50% cotton 35% metallic 15% polyester.
Style 260087 is a 2-inch wide decorative 100% PVC ribbon with
a wire enclosed along each edge to provide stiffness. It is
made from clear PVC sheet onto which decorative musical notes
have been printed.
Style 260088 is a 2«-inch wide decorative ribbon with a wire
enclosed along each edge to provide stiffness. The stated
fiber content is 50% metallic 50% polyester.
Style 260089 is a 2«-inch wide decorative ribbon with a wire
enclosed along each edge to provide stiffness. It was
assembled by adhering a 1«-inch wide plastic strip onto a 2«-inch wide woven ribbon, and adhering a 1¬-inch wide woven
flocked onto that strip. The stated fiber content is 5%
metallic 95% nylon.
Style 260090 is a 2«-inch wide decorative ribbon with a wire
enclosed along each edge to provide stiffness. It was
assembled by adhering woven, knitted and plastic strip
portions alongside each other to form a decorative ribbon. The
stated fiber content is 75% metallic 15% polyester 15%
nylon.
The applicable subheading for style 260086 will be
5806.31.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabrics; other woven
fabrics; of cotton. The duty rate will be 9.6 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 260087 will be
9505.90.4000 HTS, which provides for festive, carnival or other
entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke
articles; other; confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party
favors and noisemakers. The duty rate will be free.
The applicable subheading for style 260088 will be
5806.39.3020 HTS, which provides for narrow woven fabrics; other
woven fabrics; of other textile materials; other; other; of
metalized yarn. The duty rate will be 2.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 260089 will be
5808.90.0010 HTS, which provides for trimmings in the piece,
without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; of man-made
fibers. The duty rate will be 6.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 260090 will be
5808.90.0090 HTS, which provides for trimmings in the piece,
without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; other. The
duty rate will be 6.6 percent ad valorem.
Styles 260086 and 260088 fall within textile category
designation 229. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.
Please note that a yarn that contains any amount of metal is
regarded in its entirety as "metalized yarn" for tariff purposes.
Thus, the determination of which textile material predominates by
weight is based not on the actual weight of metal, but on the
actual weight of all yarns that contain metal. You have stated
that the ribbon(s) which is (are) the subject of this ruling
contain a certain percentage by weight of metalized yarns. We
have not verified this through laboratory testing, and will
assume that your stated fiber content is correct. Upon
importation, however, if the fiber content is found by laboratory
testing or other means to be different from that stated in this
ruling, then this ruling does not apply. Note also that even a
small change in the weight breakdown for the imported merchandise
may affect the classification.
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,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division