The tariff classification of a decorative braid, from Taiwan.

N198400 January 27, 2012 CLA-2-58:OT:RR:NC:TA:350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5808.10.7000 Ms. Colleen O’Shea-Moran Darice Inc. 13000 Darice Parkway, Park 82 Strongsville, Ohio 44149 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative braid, from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Moran: In your letter dated December 16, 2011, on behalf of Lamrite West Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The instant sample, identified as item 2914-008, consists of a decorative flat braid which measures about 2½" in width. This braid is loosely plaited with the yarns running diagonally in a familiar pattern common to most braids. You state that this braid is composed of a 60% nylon man-made fiber/40% metallic blend. The applicable subheading for the braid, which we presume, will be imported as roll goods, will be 5808.10.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for braids in the piece, … of cotton or man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 7.4 percent ad valorem. You suggest classification in tariff subheading 5806.32.3090, HTSUS, however this is not correct because that subheading number does not appear in the current tariff. 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). 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 Deborah Walsh at (646) 733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division