CLA-2-62:S:N:N:HO6 REH
CBI Distributing Corporation
2400 W. Central Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-1930
Attention: Joanne Balice
RE: The tariff classification of a textile bracelet from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Balice:
In your letter dated October 13, 1997 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
A representative textile bracelet, identified as style #25754,
was submitted for our examination. It is made from « inch woven
polyester webbing and measures approximately 10 inches in length.
There is a plastic buckle fastened to one end and letters formed
from contrasting thread are woven into the body of the bracelet.
The applicable subheading for the style #25754, bracelet, will
be 6217.10.9530 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories; parts
of garments or of clothing accessories, other then those of heading
6212: Accessories: Other: Other... Of man-made fibers... The rate
of duty will be 15.2 percent ad valorem.
The bracelet falls within textile category designation 659.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided
into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject merchandise may be affected. Since 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.
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This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Michael D'Ambrosio
Service Port Director
St. Albans, Vt.