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NY B84409





April 23, 1997

CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 B84409

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 5810.99.9000

Mr. R. Lynn Thomas
Lin Lyn Trading Ltd.
P.O. Box 297
Woods Cross, Utah 84087

RE: The tariff classification of embroidered motifs from China

Dear Mr. Thomas:

In your letter dated March 24, 1997, received here on April 14, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

You have enclosed samples of four embroidered motifs, each shaped like an elongated heart. You describe the creation of these motifs as follows:

The merchandise is produced by outlining the proposed motif and embroidery designs on a large piece of 55% linen/45% cotton ground material. Battenburg lace tape is sewing along the outline that was previously stenciled on the ground material, designs are then embroidered on the ground material. Small portions of the ground material are then removed and additional needlepoint design elements are added, producing a lace like effect in these negative ground areas. The process is repeated so that the ground material has a series of . . . motifs on a large piece of ground material. The individual motifs are then cut from the ground material along the stencil line . . .

The four styles differ only in size: style LHRT-4 measures 2.5 by 4.5 inches, style LHRT-6 measures 4 by 6 inches, style LHRT-8 measures 5 by 8 inches, and style LHRT-10 measures 6 by 10 inches. Your catalogs illustrate the use of these motifs as appliques on apparel, hand-made Christmas ornaments and other craft items.

The applicable subheading for the four motifs will be 5810.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for embroidery in motifs; of other textile materials; other. The rate of duty will be 7.1 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 Jeff Konzet at 212-466-5885.

Sincerely,

Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch

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