CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:349 885241
Mr. Richard S. Offin
20 East 9th Street, Apt. 11V
New York, NY 10003
RE: The tariff classification of an embroidered wall hanging
from Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand.
Dear Mr. Offin:
In your letter dated April 21, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, which you refer to as an embroidered
tapestry, is an embroidered wall hanging made from a 100 percent
cotton woven fabric. The hanging measures approximately 25 inches
square and has a rod pocket along the top which will allow the
item to be hung. The hanging is not considered a tapestry for
tariff purposes since the design was neither created during the
weaving nor created by needlepoint. The hanging contains an
embroidered design which may depict animals or human figures. The
designs are made with various colored cotton, metallic and wool
threads and includes sequins, small metal disks, glass beads and
imitation pearls. Applique work is also incorporated in the
design.
The applicable subheading for the wall hanging will be
6304.92.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(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 wall hanging falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international trade agreements, products of
Thailand are subject to visa requirements. Currently, products of
Burma (Myanmar) that fall within textile category 369 are not
subject to visa or quota requirements.
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