CLA-2-59:S:N:N6:351 808838
Ms. April Hartshorn
Seasonal Specialties
11455 Valley View Road
Prairie, Minnesota 55344
RE: The tariff classification of polyester woven decorative
ribbons from Taiwan
Dear Ms. Hartshorn:
In your letter dated March 31, 1995 you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples of decorative ribbons
packaged on cardboard rolls, with style numbers 08890709545,
08890709434, 08890709435, 08890709544 and 08890709556. Each is a
12' by 2" woven solid color satin ribbon composed of 100%
polyester, with lengthwise hems made by means of a simple
finishing stitch with metalized yarns, enclosing a wire along
each edge to add stiffness to the ribbon. Both ends of each of
the ribbons are cut and not hemmed. The five ribbons appear to
differ only in color.
The applicable subheading for all of these ribbons will be
5806.32.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabrics, other than goods
of heading 5807; other woven fabrics; of man-made fibers;
ribbons; other. The duty rate will be 8.7% ad valorem.
These 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