The tariff classification of polyester sewing thread from China

N005269 January 17, 2007 CLA-2-55:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5508.10.0000 Brenda Pau HaiPau, Inc. 244 Fifth Ave, #B200 New York, NY 10001-7604 RE: The tariff classification of polyester sewing thread from China Dear Ms. Pau: In your letter dated Jan. 10, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a spool of 100% polyester yarn. Our examination reveals that it is a multiple yarn of staple fibers with an approximate decitex of 1500 and a final “Z” twist. In a separate e-mail message you added that it will be imported on a cone weighing 466 grams and that the yarn is dressed for sewing thread. The yarn meets the tariff definition of sewing thread found in Note 5 to Section XI, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The applicable subheading for the sewing thread will be 5508.10.0000, HTSUS, which provides for sewing thread of manmade staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale; of synthetic staple fibers. The rate of duty will be 11.4% 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/. Subheading 5508.10.0000, HTSUS, falls within textile category 200. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce at otexa.ita.doc.gov. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). Pursuant to title 19 United States Code, Section 3005 The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is in the process of being amended to reflect changes recommended by the World Customs Organization. The amendments are expected to affect the classification of your merchandise. Pursuant to Section 3005 c, the report recommending those changes was sent to the President for proclamation of the changes. By law, the President cannot proclaim the implementation of these latter amendments in the HTS until a required 60-legislative-day Congressional layover period is completed. We understand that the layover period has been completed. Accordingly, the recommended changes will become law after they are proclaimed by the President. The effective date of those changes will be specified in the Presidential proclamation. In addition, at that time, the United States International Trade Commission will post an updated electronic version of the 2007 HTSUS on its website, www.usitc.gov, and the Government Printing Office will publish a hard-copy version of the 2007 HTS. 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