CLA-2-70:S:N:N3G:344 867806
Mr. Thomas K. Paciaffi
Coronet Brokers Corp.
P.O. Box 30764 - Cargo Building 80
John F. Kennedy Airport
Jamaica, N. Y. 11430
RE: The tariff classification of glass beaded trimmings from
China.
Dear Mr. Paciaffi:
In your letter dated October 4, 1991, on behalf of Fred Frankel &
Sons, New York, N. Y., you requested a classification ruling on glass
beaded trimmings.
You have submitted four samples with your request. They are:
1. FF 333B/1" which consists of glass beads attached to a woven
man-made fabric. The fabric is not visible after the trimming is sewn
onto a garment.
2. FF 720/2" which consists of glass beads and imitation glass
pearls attached to a woven man-made fabric. The fabric is not visible
after the trimming is sewn onto a garment.
3. FF 508BP which consists of glass imitation pearls attached to
a woven man-made fabric. The fabric is not visible after the trimming
is sewn onto a garment.
4. FF 508B/6 Row which consists of six rows of glass beads sewn
onto a woven man-made fabric.
The applicable subheading for sample numbers FF 333B/1", FF 720/2"
and FF 508BP will be 7018.90.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for glass beads, imitation pearls,
imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass
smallwares...other, other. The duty rate will be 6.6% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for sample number FF 508B/6 Row will be
5810.92.0080, HTS, which provides for embroidery in the piece, in
strips or in motifs: embroidery without visible ground...other
embroidery: of man-made fibers...other. The duty rate will be 17% ad
valorem.
Subheading 5810.92.0080 falls within textile category designation
229. Based upon international textile agreements, products of China
are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
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