NY a82836: The tariff classification of textile ribbon garland from Taiwan

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                            NY A82836

                           May 15, 1996

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:352 A82836  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989  

Ms. Linda Pearson
Seasonal Specialties
11455 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344


RE:  The tariff classification of textile ribbon garland from
     Taiwan

Dear Ms. Pearson:

     In your letter dated April 15, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     Four samples of textile ribbon garland accompanied your
request for a ruling.  Style 08890709804 is a 6 foot by 2 inch
wide woven ribbon garland composed of 50% polyester and 50%
metallic yarn. It is manufactured with a sewn in metal wire along
the lengthwise edges and features overlock stitching on all four
sides.   Style 08890709758 is a 9 foot by 2 inch wide woven
ribbon garland composed of 50% polyester and 50% metallic yarn.
It is manufactured with a sewn in metal wire along the lengthwise
edges and features overlock stitching on all four sides.  Style
08890709797 is a 9 foot by 2 inch wide woven ribbon garland
composed of a face fabric of 100% polyester and a backing fabric
of 20% polyester and 80% metallic yarn. It is manufactured with a
sewn in metal wire along the lengthwise edges and features
overlock stitching on all four sides.  The last sample,
identified as style 08890709917 is a 6 foot by 2 inch wide woven
ribbon garland composed of a face fabric of 80% polyester and 20%
metallic yarn and a backing fabric of 20% polyester and 80%
metallic yarn. It is manufactured with a sewn in metal wire along
the lengthwise edges and features overlock stitching on all four
sides.

     The applicable subheading for all four styles of the woven
ribbon garland will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for  other made up
articles, including dress patterns, other, other, other, other,
other.  The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.   

     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 Alan
Tytelman at 212-466-5896.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division