CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 804201
Mr. Charles Y. Shih
Ming Shyang Embroidery Threads U.S.A., Inc.
52-A North Main Street, Suite 9
Marlboro, NJ 07746
RE: The tariff classification of viscose rayon embroidery thread
from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Shih:
In your letter dated November 10, 1994 (your ref. no. R-
03/94), you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample spool of 100% viscose rayon
multifilament embroidery thread. No style number is indicated in
your letter or on the sample. In your letter, you state that the
yarn measures 133 decitex, has a twist of 550-600 turns per meter,
and has 2% of corning oil lubricant. The two-ply yarn has a final
Z-twist. The sample weighs approximately 159 grams, including the
weight of the plastic spool. The spool contains 5,000 meters of
yarns. We assume that the yarn is not textured and not high
tenacity. According to our New York laboratory, the thread is not
considered to be dressed. Please note that slight change in the
amount of dressing may affect the classification .
The applicable subheading for the embroidery thread will be
5403.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for artificial filament yarn (other than
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, ...; other yarn,
multiple (folded) or cabled; of viscose rayon. The duty rate will
be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
The yarn falls within textile category designation 606. 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