J86583 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of embroidered motifs from China.

Issued July 21, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 5810.92.1000

Headings: 5810

Product description

The submitted sample, designated as style IP010, is an embroidered motif depicting a pineapple with the word ”Hawaii” stitched across the emblem. The emblem has been formed by embroidering the pineapple using rayon and nylon embroidery thread onto a woven base fabric of 100% nylon. The back of the motif has been coated with a plastic adhesive which will facilitate its attachment to a variety of articles such as apparel, bags etc. The motif has been packaged on card stock with a release coating for easy handling.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the embroidered motifs will be 5810.92.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs, other embroidery, of man-made fibers, badges, emblems and motifs.

Full text

NY J86583 July 21, 2003 CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:352 J86583 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5810.92.1000 Ms. Leigh Emrick US JHI Corporation 2224 Evergreen Road, Suite #2 Middleton, WI 53563 RE: The tariff classification of embroidered motifs from China. Dear Ms. Emrick: In your letter dated June 18, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is being retained for official purposes. The submitted sample, designated as style IP010, is an embroidered motif depicting a pineapple with the word ”Hawaii” stitched across the emblem. The emblem has been formed by embroidering the pineapple using rayon and nylon embroidery thread onto a woven base fabric of 100% nylon. The back of the motif has been coated with a plastic adhesive which will facilitate its attachment to a variety of articles such as apparel, bags etc. The motif has been packaged on card stock with a release coating for easy handling. The applicable subheading for the embroidered motifs will be 5810.92.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs, other embroidery, of man-made fibers, badges, emblems and motifs. The rate of duty will be 4.6 percent ad valorem. 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 Alan Tytelman at 646-733-3045. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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