CLA-2-55:RR:NC:TA:351 C86952
Ms. Liz Tompkins
John A. Steer Co.
900 Calcon Hook Road
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
RE: The tariff classification of yarn from Portugal.
Dear Ms. Tomkins:
In your letter dated April 16, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Textile Yarn Source.
You have submitted a sample of fabric knit from the yarn.
You state that the fiber content of the yarn is 70 percent
viscose rayon and 30 percent merino wool. It appears to be a
singles yarn of staple fibers. You also state that the yarn is
not intended for retail sale. We assume that to mean that the
yarn is imported on cards, reels, tubes or similar supports which
exceed 125 grams in weight, including the support.
The applicable subheading for the yarn will be 5510.20.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple
fibers, not put up for retail sale; other yarn; mixed mainly or
solely with wool or fine animal hair. The rate of duty will be
13.1 percent ad valorem.
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 Camille
Ferraro at 212-466-5885.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division