CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 C89914
Mr. James Harrison
Costco Wholesale
999 Lake Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
RE: The tariff classification of man-made fiber ribbons from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Harrison:
In your letter received July 8, 1998, you requested a classification
ruling.
You submitted four samples of wired ribbon, identified as Model #'s CMO
1793, CMO 0852, IE 14-6603, and IE 13-6773. You provided an independent
laboratory analysis report which stated the fiber content for the ribbons as
follows:
CMO 1793: 63.8% nylon, 13.5% metalized yarn, and 22.7%
metallic.
CMO 0852: 24.2% polyester, 58.6% nylon and 17.2% metallic.
IE 14-6603: 55.9% nylon, 38.4% metallized yarn and 5.7%
metallic.
IE 13-6773: 75.7% nylon and 24.3% metallic.
Please note that a yarn that contains any amount of metal is regarded in
its entirety as "metallized 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 stated that the ribbons which are the subject of this ruling contain a
certain percentage by weight of metallized 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.
You state that the ribbons will be imported in rolls. The first three
ribbons measure approximately 2 1/2 inches in width, the last one measures
approximately 1 1/2 inches in width.
The applicable subheading for the ribbons will be 5806.32.1090, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for narrow woven
fabrics, other woven fabrics: of man-made fibers: ribbons, other. The rate of
duty will be 7.8% ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation 229. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan 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 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 R. Ferraro at 212-466-5885.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division