CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 D82796
Mr. Stephen Wong
Oceanland
P.O. Box 1249
Rosemead, CA 91770
RE: The tariff classification of a window shade from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Wong:
In your letter dated September 17, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
The instant sample is a beige colored textile roller shade.
The window shade is made from polyester woven fabric. The
polyester yarns creating the fabric have been coated with polyvinyl
chloride (pvc). The shade is mounted to a roller mechanism which
features a plastic pull cord on one side. The roller shade is
attached to a metal bracket.
The applicable subheading for the shade will be 6303.92.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds;
curtain or bed valances: other: other. The duty rate will be 12.2
percent ad valorem.
The window shade fall within textile category designation 666.
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 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division