The tariff classification of ribbons from Taiwan

NY F83771 March 30, 2000 CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 F83771 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5806.39.3020; 5808.90.0010; 6001.29.0000 Ms. Machelle Blair Wal*Mart Stores, Inc. 702 SW 8th St. Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of ribbons from Taiwan Dear Ms. Blair: In your letter dated March 1, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. You submitted five items which are part of a collection identified as stock # Sams-RO1. Each of the items has a unique identifying style number. All are packaged in 50 yard lengths. All, except style A0480-01, are of woven material. Style A0480-01 measures 2.5 inches in width. It is a warp knit fabric with fast edges. It is made of 15 percent metallic and 85 percent nylon fiber. The metallic fiber creates loops in the surface of the knit pile fabric. Style M8502-05, a trimming, measures 2.5 inches in width and is stated to be made of 100 percent nylon fiber. It has strips of embossed metallic foil running the entire length of the sides of the trim. This foil is decorated with a running scroll like design. Style 4401-15-5 measures 1.5 inches in width and is made of 80 percent metallic and 20 percent nylon fiber. Style RX315-08 measures 1.5 inches in width and is made of 65 percent metallic, 20 percent nylon, and 15 percent polyester fiber. Style RX221-01 measures 2.5 inches in width and is made of 55 percent metallic and 45 percent nylon fiber. The applicable subheading for styles 4401-15-5, RX315-08, and RX221-01 will be 5806.39.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabrics, of other textile materials, other, other, of metalized yarn. The duty rate will be 1.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style M8502-05 will be 5808.90.0010, HTS, which provides for braids in the piece, ornamental trimmings in the piece, other, of cotton, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 5.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style A0480-01 will be 6001.29.0000, HTS, which provides for pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted, looped pile fabrics, of other textile materials. The duty rate will be 7.4 percent ad valorem. Styles 4401-15-5, RX315-08, RX221-01, and M8502-05 fall within textile category designation 229. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Style A0480-01 falls within textile category designation 414. 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 and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division