The tariff classification of a decorative tieback, a decorative cord, and decorative fringe trimmings from China

NY L87332 September 16, 2005 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:N3:351 L87332 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.3000, 5808.90.0010 Gordon Rahschulte UPS Trade Management Services 12380 Morris Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative tieback, a decorative cord, and decorative fringe trimmings from China Dear Mr. Rahschulte: In your letter dated September 1, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Nantucket Trimming. You have submitted five samples for classification. Item number NB307 (Lakeside) is a decorative tieback with a fiber content of 100 percent rayon. Item number NF292 (Vancouver Tassel Fringe) is a decorative tassel fringe with a fiber content of 35 percent Fibranne, 33 percent acrylic, 31 percent rayon, and 1 percent Fibranne chenille. Fibranne is a linen-like rayon fiber, making this item 67% rayon. Item number NC296 (Oak Bluff Brushed Fringe) is a decorative brush fringe with a fiber content of 51 percent Fibranne and 49 percent rayon, making this item 100% rayon. Item number NF107F (Oak Bluff Bullion) is a decorative bullion with a fiber content of 51 percent Fibranne and 49 percent rayon, making this item 100% rayon. The applicable subheading for Item numbers NB307, NF292, NC296, and NF107F will be 5609.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope, or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: Of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 4.5 percent. Item number ND460 (Vancouver Cord) is a decorative cord with a fiber content of 41 percent rayon, 24 percent acrylic, 24 percent Fibranne, and 3 percent Fibranne chenille, making this item 67% rayon. A narrow piece of fabric is sewn along its length, allowing it to be sewn into the seams of furniture. The applicable subheading for Item number ND460 will be 5808.90.0010, HTS, which provides for tassels, . . . and similar articles, . . . of cotton or man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be3.9 percent ad valorem. All samples have been retained for official purposes. 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division