CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 D83124
Ms. Aurelia Notidis
Homemaker Industries, Inc.
295 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016-7186
RE: The tariff classification of a chenille rug from India.
Dear Ms. Notidis:
In your letter dated September 24, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
The instant sample, identified as Luminous, is a 100 percent
cotton hand loomed rug. The rug measures 22 x 32 inches exclusive
of a 3 inch knotted fringe at each end formed by the warp yarns.
The rug is woven with chenille yarns in the weft. The reversible
rug will also be imported in a 30 x 42 inch size.
The applicable subheading for the rug will be 5702.49.1020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not
tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem",
"Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: other, of
pile construction, made up: of other textile materials: of
cotton... not made on a power-driven loom. The rate of duty will
be 2.5 percent ad valorem.
Presently, floor coverings from India classified in subheading
5702.49.1020, HTS, do not require a visa, or exempt certification,
and are not subject to quota.
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