NY 884538
APRIL 09 1993
CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 884538
Mr. William T. Clune
Emery Customs Brokers
One John James Audubon Parkway, Suite 110
Amherst, NY 14228
RE: The tariff classification of a "Ring Pillow", a "Gift Box"
and a "Hanger" from Brazil.
Dear Mr. Clune:
In your letter dated March 31, 1993, on behalf of Silver
Rain Inc., Austin, Texas, you requested a classification ruling.
The following samples were submitted:
1. A circular "Ring Pillow", identified as AL 1090/3.
It is stated that the article will be made of 66
percent cotton, 29 percent ramie and 5 percent
rayon or 100 percent cotton fabric. The "Ring
Pillow" is decorated with 100 percent cotton lace
trimming and a ribbon bow on one side. It
measures approximately 7 inches in diameter.
2. A "Gift Box", identified as BX 140. It is a
rectangular tray-like item that is stated to be
constructed of 66 percent cotton, 29 percent ramie
and 5 percent rayon or 100 percent cotton fabric.
It measures approximately 5 inches by 3 inches.
The sides are approximately 1 1/4 inch high with a
tie string at each corner which helps form the
sides. It is decorated with lace trimming around
the edges.
3. A "Hanger", identified as HG 010. It consists of
a wooden frame padded with polyester fibers and
then covered with a satin woven fabric. A textile
ribbon is wrapped around the metal hook and around
the center of the hanger and tied into a bow.
The applicable subheading for the "Ring Pillow and "Hanger"
will be 6307.90.9986, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other:
Other, other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the "Gift Box" will be
6304.92.0000, HTS, which provides for other furnishing articles,
excluding those of heading 9404: Other: Not knitted or
crocheted of cotton. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.
The "Gift Box" falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Brazil are subject to quota and visa requirements.
Articles classifiable under subheading 6307.90.9986, HTS,
which are products of Brazil, are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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