The tariff classification of a silk ribbon windsock from China

N003720 December 1, 2006 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Lorianne Aldinger Import Manager Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a silk ribbon windsock from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated November 17, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted two samples of the “Silk Ribbon Windsock.” You state that it is a decorative silk ribbon windsock that is meant to hang for decoration and comes in two designs. The Item is composed of many 22” strands of 3/8”-wide silk ribbons tied to a fiberboard ring approximately 5” in diameter that hangs from a small metal ring. The applicable subheading for the silk ribbon windsock will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). Under the circumstances, this classification under the 2007 tariff is advisory only. 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