CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 890070
Ms. Betty Y. K. Henrickson
Superior Threads & Yarns
P.O. Box 1213
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
RE: The tariff classification of rayon sewing thread put up on 1.1
kilogram cones, from Korea.
Dear Ms. Henrickson:
In your letter dated September 22, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
In one of our previous rulings to you, NY 890070 dated
September 20, 1993, you submitted a sample of 100% natural viscose
rayon, abreviated NVR, yarn weighing 170.2 grams, including the
plastic support. In that ruling, it was identified as sample (D).
It was a 2-ply multifilament yarn measuring 120 denier. We assumed
that the yarn was not high tenacity or textured. According to our
New York laboratory, the 100% viscose rayon yarn was dressed. Two
samples of this NVR yarn were submitted to our office but only one
was sent to our laboratory for analysis. Although they were made
by different Korean manufacturers, we assumed that both of these
sewing threads were considered to be dressed. Now, you are
requesting a ruling on 1.1 kilogram industrial size cones of the
same NVR 120 denier two-ply yarn.
The viscose rayon yarn will be classifiable under the
provision for artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread),
not put up for retail sale, ...; other yarn, multiple (folded) or
cabled; of viscose rayon; in subheading 5403.41.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty will
be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
The yarn falls within textile category designation 606. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Korea are
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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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