CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:351 810173
Mr. Christopher L. Thayer
Hallmark Cards Inc.
Kansas City, MO 64141
RE: The tariff classification of woven and knitted decorative
ribbons from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Thayer:
In your letter dated April 13, 1995, received here on May 5,
1995, you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of decorative ribbons
packaged for retail sale as "wire-edged fabric ribbon." Both
ribbons measure 4 yards in length and 1« inches in width.
Item 545XFR3427 is a woven ribbon which, according to the
Hallmark Research Laboratory, consists by weight of 14% metal
wire (inserted in the hem along the two edges for stiffness) and
86% "silver colored nylon weave." In fact, what Hallmark's lab
has called "silver colored nylon weave" actually consists of non-
metallized filament yarns running in the weft direction (across
the ribbon) and metallized yarns running in the warp direction
(along the length of the ribbon). The metallized yarns appear to
predominate by weight.
Item 545XFR3437 is a warp-knitted ribbon which, according to
the Hallmark Research Laboratory, consists by weight of 27% metal
wire (also inserted in the hem along the two edges for
stiffness), 32% gold foil, and 37% nylon. The knitting forms
stable open meshes.
The applicable subheading for item 545XFR3427 will be
5806.39.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabrics, other than goods
of heading 5807; other woven fabrics; of other textile materials;
other; of metalized yarn. The duty rate will be 2.7 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for item 545XFR3437 will be
6002.20.1000 HTS, which provides for other knitted or crocheted
fabrics; other, of a width not exceeding 30 cm; open-work
fabrics, warp knit. The duty rate will be 15.8 percent ad
valorem.
Both ribbons fall 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. 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.
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,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport