CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:353 882127
TARIFF NO: 6215.10.0040
Mr. Gene Wang
Hansfull Trading Company
1 West 28th Street
New York, N. Y. 10001
RE: The tariff classification of ties from China.
Dear Mr. Wong:
In your letter dated January 15, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Your response was delayed pending
laboratory analysis of the submitted sample.
The submitted sample is a woven, pre-tied, tie composed of an
outer shell, a lining, an interlining and a zipper which adjusts
the fit of the tie around the neck. In your letter you describe
the tie's composition as 100% silk fabric face and lining. The
overall composition by weight of textile materials other than silk
was determined to be less than 50%. The outer shell was determined
to be 100% silk.
The applicable subheading for the submitted tie will be
6215.10.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for ties, bow ties and cravats: Of silk or
silk waste, containing less than 50 percent by weight (including
any linings and interlinings) of textile materials other than silk
or silk waste: with outer shell containing 70 percent or more by
weight of silk or silk waste. The rate of duty will be 8 percent
ad valorem.
Based upon the international textile trade apreements,
products of China are not subject to quota restraints or visa
requirements.
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