CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:349 C89893
Ms. Donna Palermo
Mid-America Overseas, Inc.
1180 McLester Street, Suite #7
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
RE: The tariff classification of a roller shade from Scotland.
Dear Ms. Palermo:
In your letter dated July 8, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample is white open-work textile roller shade. The shade is
made from polyester knit fabric. The top of the shade has an attached cardboard
roller with plastic end caps and a cord. The textile shade is affixed to the
roller. The bottom portion of the shade features a scalloped hem and a floral
design. Included with the window shade are the instructions and the mounting
hardware.
The applicable subheading for the roller shade will be 6303.12.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances:
knitted or crocheted: of synthetic fibers. The rate of duty will be 12.2
percent ad valorem.
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