The tariff classification of metalized textile strips from China

N115235 July 20, 2010 CLA-2-63:RR:E:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5605.00.1000 Mr. Tony To Silver Lining Limited 29/F Paul Y Centre 51 Hung To Road Kwun Tong, Hong Kong RE: The tariff classification of metalized textile strips from China Dear Mr. To: In your letter dated July 10, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling . You submitted a 1.5-oz retail package of metalized textile strips, labeled Voila® Foil Shreds. The bag is filled with strips measuring 2 mm in width; the strips meet the dimensional requirements of textile strips contained in Section XI, Legal Note 1(g) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The strips are used for decorative purposes. You state that they are made of PET, a form of polyester, and have been electroplated with metal. The applicable subheading for the metalized textile strips will be 5605.00.1000, HTSUS, which provides for metalized yarn, metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip or the like, ungimped, and untwisted or with a twist of less than 5 turns per meter. The rate of duty will be 7.5% 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/. Please note that we also received this ruling request in the electronic format and assigned it file number N114635. However, that file was canceled upon receipt of your letter with the sample. 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