CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 D82741
Ms. Gladys Diaz
John T. Raia Customhouse Brokers
One Industrial Plaza
Building-D
Valley Stream, NY 11581
RE: The tariff classification of a textile bracelet from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Diaz:
In your letter dated September 17, 1998, on behalf of Panaria
International, you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a "W.W.J.D. Bracelet" style BB7709
constructed of black 100% woven polyester material. It is
approximately 9 1/2" in length x 1/2" in width, features a black
plastic loop buckle and the letters "W.W.J.D." embroidered in white
stitching.
The item is not considered imitation jewelry. It is precluded
from classification under heading 7117 by Chapter 71 Note 3(g)
which excludes from the chapter "goods of section XI (textiles and
textile articles)."
Customs has long held that textile bracelets can be considered
clothing accessories under headings 6117 and 6217. Customs clearly
stated its reasoning as to why textile bracelets can be considered
accessories in ruling HQ 955385.
The applicable subheading for the "W.W.J.D. Bracelet" style
BB7709 will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for "Other made up clothing
accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other
than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other: Other...Of man-made
fibers." The duty rate will be 15.1% ad valorem.
The "W.W.J.D. Bracelet" style BB7709 falls within textile
category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.
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. 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at
212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division