Classification of Ribbons & Trimmings

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What Every Member of the
Trade Community Should Know About:
Classification of
Ribbons & Trimmings
under the HTSUS

AN INFORMED COMPLIANCE PUBLICATION
JUNE 2008

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NOTICE:

This publication is intended to provide guidance and information to the trade community.
It reflects the position on or interpretation of the applicable laws or regulations by U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as of the date of publication, which is shown on
the front cover. It does not in any way replace or supersede those laws or regulations.
Only the latest official version of the laws or regulations is authoritative.

Publication History

First Issued January 1998
Revised January 2004
Reviewed with No Changes April 2005
Reviewed with No Changes June 2006
Revised June 2008

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PREFACE

On December 8, 1993, Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation
Act (Pub. L. 103-182, 107 Stat. 2057), also known as the Customs Modernization or “Mod” Act,
became effective. These provisions amended many sections of the Tariff Act of 1930 and
related laws.

Two new concepts that emerge from the Mod Act are “informed compliance” and “shared
responsibility,” which are premised on the idea that in order to maximize voluntary compliance
with laws and regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the trade community needs to
be clearly and completely informed of its legal obligations. Accordingly, the Mod Act imposes a
greater obligation on CBP to provide the public with improved information concerning the trade
community's rights and responsibilities under customs regulations and related laws. In addition,
both the trade and U.S. Customs and Border Protection share responsibility for carrying out
these requirements. For example, under Section 484 of the Tariff Act, as amended (19 U.S.C.
1484), the importer of record is responsible for using reasonable care to enter, classify and
determine the value of imported merchandise and to provide any other information necessary to
enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection to properly assess duties, collect accurate
statistics, and determine whether other applicable legal requirements, if any, have been met.
CBP is then responsible for fixing the final classification and value of the merchandise. An
importer of record’s failure to exercise reasonable care could delay release of the merchandise
and, in some cases, could result in the imposition of penalties.

Regulations and Rulings (RR) of the Office of International Trade has been given a major role in
meeting the informed compliance responsibilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In
order to provide information to the public, CBP has issued a series of informed compliance
publications on new or revised requirements, regulations or procedures, and a variety of
classification and valuation issues.

This publication, prepared by the National Commodity Specialist Division of Regulations and
Rulings is entitled "Classification of Ribbons & Trimmings under the HTSUS.” It provides
guidance regarding the classification of these items. We sincerely hope that this material,
together with seminars and increased access to rulings of U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
will help the trade community to improve voluntary compliance with customs laws and to
understand the relevant administrative processes.

The material in this publication is provided for general information purposes only. Because
many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a
ruling under Regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 19 C.F.R. Part 177, or to
obtain advice from an expert who specializes in customs matters, for example, a licensed
customs broker, attorney or consultant.

Comments and suggestions are welcomed and should be addressed to the Executive Director,
Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, (Mint Annex), Washington, D.C. 20229.

Sandra L. Bell
Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings
Office of International Trade

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INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 7
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ......................................................................... 7
APPENDIX: PERTINENT EXCERPTS FROM HTS HEADINGS AND
SUBHEADINGS......................................................................................... 17

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................................... 19
The Internet ................................................................................................................ 19
Customs Regulations ................................................................................................. 19
Customs Bulletin........................................................................................................ 19
Importing into the United States ................................................................................. 20
Informed Compliance Publications ............................................................................. 20
Value Publications...................................................................................................... 21
“Your Comments are Important”................................................................................. 22

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INTRODUCTION

The following is a textile compliance publication put together by the National Commodity
Specialist Division (NCSD) of the Office of Regulations & Rulings. It should be used in
conjunction with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) as a guide
to help interpret the classification of ribbons, trimmings and decorative yarns under the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

For ease of reference, below are frequently asked questions and the responses.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question

Even though there is a provision for "ribbon" under HTS 5806, there are several other
possible classifications. Where are the various places where ribbon might be
classified?

Answer

The following are the most common types of ribbon. There are other possibilities, of
course, but these are the ones we see most frequently:

• Woven textile ribbons in continuous lengths (assuming they are not coated) are
classified under HTS 5806, according to fiber content. Note: (1) Simple hems
running the length of these products, even if there are wires inserted along the hems
for stiffness, will not change the classifications. (2) In calculating chief weight,
remember that a yarn or strip CONTAINING ANY AMOUNT OF METAL is a
"metalized yarn," which is considered an "other" textile material, not a man-made
fiber. Invoices should describe the goods accordingly (see last question, which deals
with invoicing).

• Knitted textile ribbons in continuous lengths (assuming they are not coated):
These ribbons, including warp-knit openwork (lace-like or net-like) ribbons are
classified under HTS 6001, 6002 or 6003. These ribbons are also subject to the
above notes (1) and (2) regarding hems and metalized yarns.

• Knitted or woven ribbons covered with flock are usually classified under HTS
5907.00.60 or 5907.00.80, depending on fiber content of the base fabric. They
consist of a woven or knitted ribbon that has a velveteen appearance; the velveteen
effect is achieved by gluing very short fibers (flock) to the base fabric.

• Ribbons with a lacy appearance or a mesh (net-like) appearance are almost
always made of knitted material, and would thus be subject to the above guidelines
for knitted textile ribbons. Sometimes it is hard to tell with the naked eye that such

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ribbons are knitted. Often, under a magnifying glass or low-power microscope, the
successive interlocking loops that are characteristic of knitting can be seen on the
back of the ribbon, running lengthwise along the ribbon. Often these knit stitches are
done with a fine, clear monofilament that is not noticeable at first glance.

• "Garlands" consisting of textile knit or woven ribbons cut to relatively short lengths
(8 to 25 feet). These articles are hemmed at both ends. They are not classified as
narrow fabrics, but are generally classified as other "made up" textile articles under
the appropriate provisions of HTS 6307. If they are not hemmed at the ends but
have simply been cut straight across at the ends, these ribbons are considered to be
piece goods under HTS 5806 (if woven) or 6001, 6002 or 6003 (if knit).

• Extruded plastic ribbons that are not coated or metalized are usually made of
polypropylene, polyethylene or polyester. They may be sold as "curling ribbons"
because you can curl them easily by dragging a sharp edge along the length. They
are often sold in egg-shaped packages wrapped in cellophane. They can appear at
first to be woven because if torn, they split lengthwise into fibers, like a piece of
cloth. They are difficult to tear across the width of the ribbon. Some are embossed
(i.e., they have a pattern pressed into the surface) to make them look like they are
woven, but are found upon close examination to have no woven or knitted yarns, but
just a sheet or strip of plastic. Classifications depend on width:

• HTS 5404 or 5405 if 5mm wide or less

• HTS 3920 if more than 5mm wide

• (Note: see also Question 2, below, regarding heading 9505)

(Ribbons, classified in HTS 3920 cannot be further worked other than surface
worked (for example, polished, embossed or colored. If further worked, such as
hemmed, crimped, perforated or combined with metal wire, classification would be in
HTS 3926.)

• Extruded plastic ribbons visibly coated with plastic: Some styles of extruded
plastic ribbon described above are laminated with another layer of plastic to provide
a luster. Some are "pearlized" or iridescent or highly glossy. Usually one side of the
ribbon has a noticeably different luster than the other side (i.e., one side is coated,
the other isn't). Classifications depend on width:

• HTS 5604 if 5mm wide or less

• HTS 3920 if more than 5mm wide

• (Note: see also Question 2, below, regarding heading 9505)

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(Ribbons, classified in HTS 3920 must not be further worked other than surface
worked. If further worked, such as hemmed, crimped, perforated or combined with
wire, classification would be in HTS 3926.)

• Extruded plastic ribbons with metallic coating (metal in the form of
vapor-deposited particles as opposed to a layer of metal foil): One side has a
different (metallic) luster than the other. The colors can be any colors of the rainbow,
not necessarily "metal" colors such as silver and gold. The following classifications
also depend on width:

• HTS 5605 if 5mm wide or less

• HTS 3920 if over 5mm wide

• (Note: see also Question 2, below, regarding heading 9505)

(Ribbons, classified in HTS 3920 must not be further worked other than surface
worked. If further worked, such as hemmed, crimped, perforated or combined with
wire, classification would be in HTS 3926.)

• Extruded plastic ribbons covered with flock may at first look like velveteen
woven fabric, but the backing material is smooth plastic. The velveteen effect is
achieved by gluing very short fibers (flock) to the plastic backing.

• HTS 3921 assuming the ribbons are over 5mm wide

(Ribbons, classified in HTS 3921 must not be further worked other than surface
worked. If further worked, such as hemmed, crimped, perforated or combined with
wire, classification would be in HTS 3926.)

• Textile ribbons consisting of two layers glued or sewn back-to-back would be
classified under the provision for the surface that gives the ribbon its essential
character (The factor that determines essential character will vary among different
kinds of goods. It may, for example, be determined by the nature of the material or
component, its bulk, quantity, weight or value, or by the role of a constituent material
in relation to the use of the goods). If (as in most cases we have seen) neither
surface give the essential character, the ribbon should be classified under the
provision that occurs later in the tariff.

Question

What kinds of ribbons are classified in subheading 9505.90?

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Answer

No textile ribbons, as of this date, have been classified in subheading 9505.90.
However, some non-textile decorative-type ribbons that consist of plastic sheet (or
paper) with wired edges, if retail-packaged, are classified in heading 9505.90 as other
festive articles, party decorations.

Question

Do we have a definition for the term "ribbon" as provided for under HTS 5806.32.10?

Answer

There is no definition in either the international or the U.S. version of the HTS. Nor was
there one under the former TSUSA. Nor has the issue been addressed in rulings or
court decisions. However, the Explanatory Notes for HTS 5806 mention ribbon in terms
of galloons, the manufacture of hats and fancy collars, medal ribbons and decorative
binding material. The key word is "decorative." The following working definition for
"ribbon" as used in HTS 5806.32, other than for typewriter ribbon of that heading, is
based on this EN and on definitions found in various textile dictionaries:

Ribbons (other than typewriter ribbons) are narrow fabrics, generally no more than three
inches in width, having primarily decorative uses such as gift wrapping, decorative
crafts, and decorative or fancy trimming on garments, furnishings and the like.

When used on garments or furnishings, ribbons are usually used for trimming. They are
available in a variety of patterns and colors and may have constructions such as velvet,
velveteen, satin or grosgrain. Such constructions may indicate a primarily decorative
use; or the intended use may be indicated in other ways, such as packaging, or
descriptions of use (such as "trimming") from product literature or catalogs.

They must have selvages (woven, gummed or otherwise made) on both edges. A wire
may be inserted into a finished edge for shaping.

This definition is necessarily general because there is judgement involved. Subsequent
rulings or court decisions could easily modify this. It is only a working definition at this
point.

Question

How do you classify the various types of metalized yarns, and products (such as
ribbons) that are made from those yarns?

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Answer

Metalized yarns can take many forms. Some examples:

Metal wire combined with textile.

Metalized strip, consisting of a core of metal foil or of plastic (often polyester) film
coated with metal dust, sandwiched by means of adhesive between two layers of plastic
film (e.g., "Lurex").

Gimped ("supported") yarn, consisting of a man-made fiber yarn around which is
wrapped a metalized strip.

Plied yarns, in which one or more of the plies is metalized strip, and others are
man-made fiber.

All of these are "metalized yarns" classifiable under HTS 5605.

Often, the actual amount of metal present is quite small in relation to the weight of the
textile fibers. However, in general, any of these yarns that have metal present, whatever
the proportion of metal present, is classified as a metalized yarn under HTS 5605.

For purposes of classifying a fabric or other article made from such metalized yarn, we
consider the ENTIRE WEIGHT of the metalized yarn as "other" textile fibers (as
opposed to man-made fibers) when making any "chief weight" determination. As stated
earlier, invoices should describe the goods accordingly (see last question, which deals
with invoicing).

Question

How would decorative cords, which might be sold as craft or gift-wrap materials, be
classified?

Answer

These cords might be gimped, braided or simply twisted. (Gimping consists of wrapping
a yarn around a core yarn. Braiding or plaiting resembles weaving, but the yarns cross
each other in a diagonal direction to form a tubular cord, rather than crossing in
horizontal and vertical directions as in a woven fabric.) Following are some of the
possible variations:

Decorative twisted cord (except those with rubber or metal) generally are classified in
HTS 5607 if they exceed the following Section XI, Note 3 decitex requirements:

(a) Of silk over 20,000 decitex (except silk worm gut);

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(b) Of man-made fibers over 10,000 decitex (except tow, monofilament, and
multifilament yarn without twist or with twist less than 5 turns per meter);

(c) Of true hemp or flax:

(i) Polished or glazed, measuring 1,429 decitex or more; or

(ii) Not polished or glazed, measuring over 20,000 decitex;

(d) Of coir, consisting of three or more plies;

(e) Of other vegetable fibers measuring over 20,000 decitex; or

(f) Reinforced with metal thread (metalized decorative type yarn falls in heading 5605).

Other Exceptions:

(a) Yarn of wool or animal hair and paper yarn, other than yarn reinforced with metal
thread;

(b) Chenille yarn, gimped yarn and loop wale-yarn of heading 5606.

Even if the individual yarns that make up the individual plies are braided, it is the final
assembly that determines the classification.

Decorative braided cord (except those with rubber or metal): Generally, braid that is
tightly plaited and has a compact structure is to be classified in HTS 5607, while the
less compact, not tightly plaited braid is to be classified in HTS 5808. Flat braids (such
as certain types of shoe-lace material) have generally been considered as not having a
compact structure and thus have been classified in HTS 5808. Further, use is a
consideration, particularly regarding shoelace material. Even “tight” braid used to make
shoe laces is to be considered classified in HTS 5808 (HQ 965230). Braids for which it
is difficult to say whether they are tight and compact, but which are primarily decorative
in nature have been classified in HTS 5808, which is judged also to cover materials that
are more decorative in nature. Another factor to consider is that braided cord of heading
5607 may be made of coarser materials than braid of heading 5808.

Decorative cord with core of rubber thread, outer covering of braided metalized
strip/yarn: HTS 5604.10. The Explanatory Note indicates that 5604 includes rubber
thread covered by "plaiting" (braiding).

Decorative cord with core of rubber thread, outer covering of gimped metalized
strip/yarn (i.e., metalized strip/yarn is wrapped, not braided, around the rubber core):
HTS 5605.

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Decorative cord with core of textile yarn, outer covering of braided metalized
strip/yarn: HTS 5808.

Decorative cord with core of textile yarn, outer covering of gimped metalized
strip/yarn (i.e., Metalized strip/yarn is wrapped, not braided, around the core): HTS
5605. Explanatory Note specifically describes metalized yarn constructed by gimping.

Question

Under HTS 5808, what is covered by HTSs 5808.10 versus 5808.90?

Answer

5808.10 covers ONLY "braids in the piece," that is, braided flat materials as well as
tubular or cord-like materials that are too loosely constructed or too decorative in nature
to go in HTS 5607. But these materials have the essential braid construction, which is
also described as "plaiting." This construction resembles weaving, but the yarns cross
each other in a diagonal direction (rather than in horizontal and vertical directions).

5808.90 covers the REST of the items listed in the heading language for 5808, namely,
"ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted;
tassels, pompons and similar articles."

Currently there are some products commonly invoiced or packaged as "braid" which
may be made in a similar way to braid described above, but which ALSO feature
additional yarns incorporated into the construction, and which produce special
decorative effects such as loops, "picot edges" (small recurring decorative peaks along
the edge), or "rick- rack" (the type that has a recurring decorative "W"-shaped pattern
produced by additional yarns - not the type that is simply braid which would be under
5808.10). Such products are classified under HTS 5808.90 as "ornamental trimmings,"
not as braids.

Question

What more can you tell me about trimmings of HTS 5808.90?

Answer

These trimmings include (1) narrow woven fabrics with fringes (looped or cut) woven
into their edges, and (2) a variety of miscellaneous narrow width products in the length
suitable for use in the ornamentation of apparel, furnishings, etc. These latter items are
usually produced from ribbons or braids or other such products. They may be made by
sewing, stitching or otherwise working one such product, or by assembling two or more
of them together in an ornamental manner (e.g., ribbons or braids with ornamental

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borders or galloons or soutache braid; ribbons or braids with tassels or other
ornamental effects inserted at intervals along the length, other than by applique,
embroidery work.)

One additional important fact to keep in mind is that HTS 5808 excludes knitted or
crocheted trimmings. They belong in HTS 6001 if of knit pile construction; in HTS 6002
if not of knit pile construction and containing 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber
thread; or in HTS 6003 if not of knit pile construction and not containing 5% or more of
elastomeric yarn or rubber thread. However, if they are “made up” within the meaning
of Note 7 to Section XI, HTS 6307 probably applies. Knitted or crocheted trimmings
would be created in whole directly from yarns by a knitting or crocheting process. One
should not be confused by the use of sewing stitches, which can resemble knitting
stitches, in the assembly of such products.

Question

What is Milanaise cord as covered by HTS 5808?

Answer

According to the Explanatory Notes, "these are gimped products similar to gimped yarn
but with a thicker core composed of a bundle of threads or textile rovings which are
twisted during the gimping process. Often they are gimped with yarns already
themselves gimped. They are classified here when in the length and are used as
ornamentation in made up articles, for manufacturing dressing gown girdles, curtain
pulls, etc."

Question

What about other kinds of "cord"?

Answer

Cords that are not decorative braid (HTS 5808) or metalized (HTS 5605), assuming
they meet the linear density (decitex) requirements (listed in answer to Question 5,
above), are classified under HTS 5607. However, keep in mind that even if such a cord
otherwise meets the definitions for HTS 5607, if it contains metal that is present for
decorative purposes, it is classified under HTS 5605.

Question

What are some of the other specialty yarns that might be sold as decorative or craft
items?

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Answer

A gimped yarn (HTS 5606 if not metalized or rubber-core) consists of a yarn, around
which is wrapped another yarn or filament or strip. It is distinguished from a twisted yarn
in that the core yarn does not twist with the yarn that is wrapped around it; the
surrounding yarn could be unwrapped and the core yarn would remain intact.

A chenille yarn (HTS 5606) is one that has a pile effect, i.e., it has pile yarns or fibers
protruding from the yarn. It can be created by cutting certain woven fabrics lengthwise
along a pair of warp yarns, so that the remaining pieces of weft yarn create the pile
effect. It has an appearance similar to a pipe cleaner. The word "chenille" comes from
the French word for caterpillar, which also suggests the appearance of this type of yarn.

Loop wale yarn, sometimes known as "chainette," or "loop and wale" yarn, is created
by knitting a fabric that is narrow enough to have the appearance of a yarn. Close
examination reveals the successive interlocking loops typical of knit construction. It is
also covered by HTS 5606. The Explanatory Note to 5606 refers to it as loop wale-yarn
and describes it as “a tubular yarn made on a circular knitting machine [that] is 1.5 to 2
mm wide when pressed flat.”

Question

What if some of the above textile items (textile ribbons, yarn, cord) are made up into
articles?

Answer

Assuming that such made-up articles are not classified in some more specific provision
(such as furnishings in chapter 63), they would be classified as other articles:

If these articles are made of fabric (such as woven or knit ribbons), they would be
classified under HTS 6307. Example: a woven ribbon made up into a bow.

If these articles are not made of fabric but are made of yarn or cord, they are classified
under HTS 5609. Examples: an 8-foot length of cord with a tassel at each end, or a cord
made up into a bow.

Question

What causes misclassification of ribbons and trimmings?

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Answer

A principal cause of misclassification is the failure to provide customs brokers who
prepare customs entry documents with sufficient information to classify the goods.

One way to remedy this is for the importer to determine proper classifications in
advance (using the above guidelines and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States), and instruct customs brokers how to enter the merchandise. As part of such an
effort, you may contact the appropriate National Import Specialist in New York, to
arrange for a written binding ruling on a specific item.

Another remedy is to improve the invoice description of such goods. For ribbons and
trimmings, the following factors should be mentioned on invoice descriptions:

Construction: woven, knit, woven pile, knit pile, openwork (lace-like or mesh
appearance), extruded, back-to-back, etc.

How coated (if applicable): with flock, plastic, metal, etc.

Fiber content, or material composition, by percentage weight. Note that for a yarn that
contains any amount of metal, the weight of the entire yarn should be reported as
"metalized yarn." For example a ribbon composed 75% by weight of a yarn that
contains a small amount of metal, and 25% by weight of ordinary cotton yarns, would be
reported as "75% metallic, 25% cotton."

Width, length and whether ends are hemmed (if applicable).

For yarns and cords, describe both core material and outer material, and indicate
whether braided, gimped (wrapped) or simply twisted.

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APPENDIX: PERTINENT EXCERPTS FROM HTS HEADINGS AND
SUBHEADINGS
(refer to the actual Harmonized Tariff Schedule for full legal text and notes)

3920 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced,
laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.

3921 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics

3926 Other articles of plastics . . .

5404 . . . strip and the like . . . of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not
exceeding 5 mm

5405 . . . strip and the like . . . of artificial textile materials of an apparent width not
exceeding 5 mm

5604 Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of
heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or
plastics

5605 Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of
heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or
covered with metal

5606 Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than
those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock
chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn

5607 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether
or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

5609 Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or
cables, not elsewhere specified or included

5806 Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807 . . .

5806.10 Woven pile fabrics (including terry toweling and similar terry fabrics) and
chenille fabrics

5806.20 Other woven fabrics, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric
yarn or rubber thread

Other woven fabrics:

5806.31 Of cotton

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5806.32 Of man-made fibers

5806.39 Of other textile materials

5808 Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other
than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles:

5808.10 Braids in the piece

5808.90 Other

5907 Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered . . .

6001 Pile fabrics, including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted

6002 Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight
5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading
6001

6003 Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of
heading 6001 or 6002

6004 Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5
percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001

6005 Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than
those of headings 6001 to 6004

6006 Other knitted or crocheted fabrics

6307 Other made up articles . . .

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Internet

The home page of U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the Internet’s World Wide
Web, provides the trade community with current, relevant information regarding CBP
operations and items of special interest. The site posts information -- which includes
proposed regulations, news releases, publications and notices, etc. -- that can be
searched, read on-line, printed or downloaded to your personal computer. The web site
was established as a trade-friendly mechanism to assist the importing and exporting
community. The web site also links to the home pages of many other agencies whose
importing or exporting regulations that U.S. Customs and Border Protection helps to
enforce. The web site also contains a wealth of information of interest to a broader
public than the trade community. For instance, the “Know Before You Go” publication
and traveler awareness campaign is designed to help educate international travelers.

The web address of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is http://www.cbp.gov

Customs Regulations

The current edition of Customs and Border Protection Regulations of the United States
is a loose-leaf, subscription publication available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; telephone (202)
512-1800. A bound edition of Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations is also available for
sale from the same address. All proposed and final regulations are published in the
Federal Register, which is published daily by the Office of the Federal Register, National
Archives and Records Administration, and distributed by the Superintendent of
Documents. Information about on-line access to the Federal Register may be obtained
by calling (202) 512-1530 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time. These notices are
also published in the weekly Customs Bulletin described below.

Customs Bulletin

The Customs Bulletin and Decisions (“Customs Bulletin”) is a weekly publication that
contains decisions, rulings, regulatory proposals, notices and other information of
interest to the trade community. It also contains decisions issued by the U.S. Court of
International Trade, as well as customs-related decisions of the U.S. Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit. Each year, the Government Printing Office publishes bound
volumes of the Customs Bulletin. Subscriptions may be purchased from the
Superintendent of Documents at the address and phone number listed above.

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Importing into the United States

This publication provides an overview of the importing process and contains general
information about import requirements. The current edition of Importing Into the United
States contains much new and revised material brought about pursuant to the Customs
Modernization Act (“Mod Act”). The Mod Act has fundamentally altered the relationship
between importers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection by shifting to the importer
the legal responsibility for declaring the value, classification, and rate of duty applicable
to entered merchandise.

The current edition contains a section entitled "Informed Compliance." A key component
of informed compliance is the shared responsibility between U.S. Customs and Border
Protection and the import community, wherein CBP communicates its requirements to
the importer, and the importer, in turn, uses reasonable care to assure that CBP is
provided accurate and timely data pertaining to his or her importation.

Single copies may be obtained from local offices of U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, or from the Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229. An on-line version is
available at the CBP web site. Importing into the United States is also available for
sale, in single copies or bulk orders, from the Superintendent of Documents by calling
(202) 512-1800, or by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing
Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7054.

Informed Compliance Publications

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has prepared a number of Informed Compliance
publications in the “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know
About:...” series. Check the Internet web site http://www.cbp.gov for current
publications.

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Value Publications

Customs Valuation under the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 is a 96-page book
containing a detailed narrative description of the customs valuation system, the customs
valuation title of the Trade Agreements Act (§402 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. §1401a)), the Statement of
Administrative Action which was sent to the U.S. Congress in conjunction with the TAA,
regulations (19 C.F.R. §§152.000-152.108) implementing the valuation system (a few
sections of the regulations have been amended subsequent to the publication of the
book) and questions and answers concerning the valuation system.

Customs Valuation Encyclopedia (with updates) is comprised of relevant statutory
provisions, CBP Regulations implementing the statute, portions of the Customs
Valuation Code, judicial precedent, and administrative rulings involving application of
valuation law. A copy may be purchased for a nominal charge from the Superintendent
of Documents, Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-
7054. This publication is also available on the Internet web site of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection.

The information provided in this publication is for general information
purposes only. Recognizing that many complicated factors may be
involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under
CBP Regulations, 19 C.F.R. Part 177, or obtain advice from an expert
(such as a licensed Customs Broker, attorney or consultant) who
specializes in customs matters. Reliance solely on the general
information in this pamphlet may not be considered reasonable care.

Additional information may also be obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
ports of entry. Please consult your telephone directory for an office near you. The
listing will be found under U.S. Government, Department of Homeland Security.

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“Your Comments are Important”

The Small Business and Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and 10 regional
Fairness Boards were established to receive comments from small businesses about
Federal agency enforcement activities and rate each agency’s responsiveness to small
business. If you wish to comment on the enforcement actions of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

REPORT SMUGGLING 1-800-BE-ALERT OR 1-800-NO-DROGA

Visit our Internet web site: http://www.cbp.gov

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