The tariff classification of narrow woven ribbons and textile trimmings from China

N250962 April 9, 2014 CLA-2-58:OT:RR:NC:N3:350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5806.20.0010, 5808.10.9000, 5808.90.0010 Bryan A. Espinosa Cousin Corporation of America 12333 Enterprise Blvd. Largo, FL 33773 RE: The tariff classification of narrow woven ribbons and textile trimmings from China Dear Mr. Espinosa: In your letters dated January 6 and March 3, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted samples with your first letter but we needed further information, which you have now supplied. The first item is style number 65017071, which you refer to as leather snakeskin cording. It is composed of a core yarn sheathed in a covering fabric. The core yarn is itself a sheathed cord, with a core of multi-ply twisted cord in a braided sheath. This is then wrapped in woven fabric you describe as 75% cotton and 25% compressed polyurethane (PU). The PU is applied in the form of randomly shaped pieces, each about 1/8” across, giving the appearance of snakeskin. The second item is style number 65017054, which you refer to as metallic purple elastic cording. It is composed of a core of braided elastomeric fabric, 1/4” across, which you state is cotton and rubber. This fabric is sheathed by braided metalized textile strips. The third item is style number 65017261, which you refer to as elastic cording. It appears to be a narrow woven fabric with woven selvedges on both sides, in various pastel colors and approximately ½ inch in width. They will be packaged with 4 different colors wrapped around a paper header card. It is stated to be composed of 70% nylon and 30% spandex. The applicable subheading for style number the 65017071 will be 5808.90.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles: Other Of cotton; of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style number 65017054 will be 5808.10.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles: Braids in the piece: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style number 65017261 will be 5806.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs): Other woven fabrics, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread Containing elastomeric yarn. The rate of duty will be 7 percent 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). 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division