CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:350 897334
Mr. Nayan Dalal
Trade Channels Inc.
59 Heritage Lane
Fords, NJ 08863
RE: The tariff classification of two tassels and a napkin holder
from India.
Dear Mr. Dalal:
In your letter dated April 4, 1994, you requested a
classification ruling.
The first item, X'Mas/03, consists of a napkin holder composed
of a metallized fabric that is stuffed with man-made material. The
product is in the shape of a bow and contains a loop for inserting
the appropriate napkin.
The second item, X'Mas/02, consists of an ornamental tassel
composed of metallized yarns. The tassel measures about 5 inches
in length which includes about a 4 inch fringe and a loop for
hanging.
The third and final item, X'Mas/02 - Imperial, consists of a
small tassel composed of a blend of unidentified man-made fiber
(maroon and green) and metallized yarns (gold). The man-made fiber
yarns predominate in this article and impart the essential
character. The tassel measures about 5 inches in length and
includes about a 2 inch fringe and a loop for hanging.
The applicable subheading for the napkin holder will be
6304.99.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding
those of heading 9404: other: not knitted or crocheted, of other
textile materials: other: other: other:. The duty rate will be 6.4
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for tassel X'Mas/02 will be
5808.90.0090, HTS, which provides for ... tassels ... and similar
articles, of other than cotton or man-made fibers. The rate of
duty is 7.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for tassel X'Mas/02 - Imperial will
be 5808.90.0010, HTS, which provides for ... tassels ... and
similar articles, ... of man-made fibers. The duty rate is 7.8
percent ad valorem.
Style X'Mas /02 - Imperial falls within textile category
designation 229. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of India are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa. There are not textile restraints for the
other two items.
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.
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