The tariff classification of a clothesline from Taiwan.

NY 858068 December 6, 1990 CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:351 858068 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5607.50.2000 Ms. Cecilia Castellanos Withrow, Zerwekh & Co. P.O. Box 368 Wilmington, CA 90748 RE: The tariff classification of a clothesline from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Castellanos: In your letter dated November 6, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of white plastic clothesline. It is made with a core of singles multifilament nylon yarn/base metal reinforcing wire, and the core is sheathed with plastic P.V.C. material. The clothesline measures approximately 5 millimeters in diameter by 50 feet in length. We assume that the clothesline measures more than 10,000 decitex. As requested in your letter, the sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for the clothesline will be 5607.50.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheather with rubber or plastics, of other synthetic fibers, not braided or plaited. The rate of duty will be 15 percent ad valorem plus 27.6 cents per kilogram. The clothesline falls within textile category designation 201. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan are subject to the requirement of a visa and quota restraints. The designated textile and apparel category 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. -2- 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