CLA-2-62-S:N:N5:353 888224
Mr. Michael A. Reilly
Prym Dritz
P.O. Box 5028
Spartenburg, South Carolina 29304
RE: The tariff classification of textile collar extenders from
Taiwan and repair pockets from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Reilly:
In your letter dated July 8, 1993 you requested a
classification ruling.
Two samples were submitted with your request. One is a collar
extender made up of non-woven cotton that is used to extend the
collar of a shirt. The other is a iron-on repair pocket of woven
cotton which can be used for the replacement of interior pockets
in a variety of garments
The applicable subheading for the collar extender will be
6217.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories of
cotton. The duty rate will be 15.5 percent ad valorem. The
applicable subheading for the iron-on repair pocket will be
6217.90.0075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for parts of garments or clothing
accessories, other: of cotton. The duty rate will be 15.5 per cent
advalorem.
The collar extender and repair pocket fall within textile
category designation 359. As products of Taiwan and Hong Kong this
merchandise is subject to quota restraints and visa requirements
based upon international textile trade agreements.
Due to the changeable nature of these agreements you are
advised to contact your local Customs office prior to importation
of this merchandise to determine the current status of any import
restraints or requirements.
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