CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 C88900
6002.20.1000
Ms. Sheila Andrews
Dillard Department Stores, Inc.
11701 Otter Creek Road South
Mabelvale, AR 72103
RE: The tariff classification of textile ribbons, trimmings and narrow
fabric from India and Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Andrews:
In your letter dated June 4, 1998, you requested a classification ruling.
Four samples were submitted. They were described as follows:
Style 827T1408NM is described as a nine foot roll of open work fabric made
of metalized yarn. It is 2 1/2 - 3 inches wide with pearls and ornamental
tassels attached. One selvedge edge is wired. The fiber content is stated to
be 70 percent metallic, 25 percent rayon and 5 percent plastic pearls. The
beads are threaded onto the fabric as it is formed. The fabric appears to be
made on a warp knit machine. The tassels are not a separate attachment to the
fabric but are created from the threads which form the fabric. The country of
origin is India.
Style 827TR115TN is a ten yard roll of 2 1/2 inch wide flocked woven ribbon
with wired edges and gold painted "Merry Christmas" lettering. The fiber
content is stated to be 80 percent nylon and 20 percent polyester. The country
of origin is Taiwan.
Style 827TRB78TF is described as a 30 foot roll of red woven ribbon with
wired edges. It has a holly leaf design printed onto the ribbon. The fiber
content is stated to be 100 percent acrylic. The country of origin is Taiwan.
Style 827TRB54TN is described as a 30 foot roll of 2 1/2 inch wide woven
ribbon of sheer gold mica material with a 1 inch wide ecru satin center. The
ribbon has wired edges and the fiber content is stated to be 60 percent nylon
and 40 percent polyester. The center ribbon appears to be stamped or impressed
into the base ribbon. It is not an integrally woven center portion of the base
ribbon but is attached to the top of the base ribbon. The country of origin is
Taiwan.
The applicable subheading for style 827T1408NM will be 6002.20.1000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
knitted or crocheted fabrics: other, of a width not exceeding 30 cm: open-work
fabrics, warp knit. The rate of duty will be 15.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 827TR115TN will be 5907.00.6000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered: other: of man-made
fibers. The rate of duty will be 3.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 827TRB78TF will be 5806.32.1090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for narrow
woven fabrics: other woven fabrics: of man-made fibers: ribbons, other. The
rate of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 827TRB54TN will be 5808.90.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for braids
in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other: of
cotton or man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 8 percent ad valorem.
All of the above styles fall within textile category designation 229.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India are subject
to the requirement of a visa. 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 Camille Ferraro at 212-
466-5885, or National Import Specialist George Barth at 212-466-
5884.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division