The tariff classification of sewing baskets from Taiwan.

NY 861652 MAR 29 1991 CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345 861652 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9490 Mr. Paul John Crowley Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C. Sixty-Seven Broad Street New York, NY 10004 RE: The tariff classification of sewing baskets from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Crowley: In your letter dated March 21, 1991, on behalf of Alicia Ann International, Inc., Westfield, New Jersey, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two sewing baskets, styles #4302 and 4305, were submitted. Style #4302 is composed of a wooden frame. The lid and sides are constructed of cardboard covering a wooden frame. The exterior, except for the bottom surface, is covered with 100 percent cotton woven floral fabric and the interior is lined with a man-made woven fabric. Attached to the inside lid is an open pocket with elasticized top and a pin cushion. The basket also contains, along the top portion of its central compartment, a full-sized removable plastic tray to hold various sewing accessories. The basket is carried by a plastic handle covered with twisted strips of plastic which are considered textile under the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTS). The basket is held closed by a strip similar to the VELCRO brand loop fastener. Style #4305 is composed of a wooden frame. The attached lid exterior is covered with a woven cotton floral fabric and the interior is covered with a man-made woven fabric. Attached to the inside lid is an open pocket with elasticized top and a pin cushion. The central compartment exterior is covered with twisted strips of plastic which are considered textile under the HTS. The twisted strips are woven between plastic strips. The interior is lined with a man-made woven fabric. Along the top portion of it central compartment is a full-sized removable plastic tray. It is carried by a plastic handle covered with twisted strips of plastic which are considered textile under the HTS and secured by a plastic latch-type closure. The samples will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the sewing baskets will be 6307.90.9490, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. 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