CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 C87129
Mr. William M. Stringfield
249 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1008
Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: The tariff classification of an embroidered badge from
China.
Dear Mr. Stringfield:
In your letter dated April 21, 1998, on behalf of Pacific
Rim Agencies, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The instant sample consists of an embroidered loop. In your
letter you state that it is made of polyester thread. The loop
has no visible ground fabric. It has a backing of an adhesive
material. You state that these badges can be affixed to clothing
or other objects to indicate support for a cause. The sample had
three such items affixed to a non stick paper. We assume that
this is the manner in which these badges will be imported.
The applicable subheading for the badge will be
5810.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for embroidery in the piece, in strips or
in motifs, embroidery without visible ground. The rate of duty
will be 15.2 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation
229. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of China 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 Camille
Ferraro at 212-466-5885
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division