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NY C88279




June 10, 1998

CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 C88279

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 5703.20.1000; 5703.90.0000; 4205.00.8000; 6304.91.0040

Ms. Kathleen MacDonald
11222 La Cienega
Suite 300
Inglewood, CA 90304

RE: The tariff classification of rugs and a mosquito net from Indonesia.

Dear Ms. MacDonald:

In your letter dated May 12, 1998 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Dream weavers.

The instant samples are rugs of various constructions and a mosquito net. Rug number 1 is comprised of variously color strips of leather inserted into a jute base. The face of rug number 2 is made from variously colored strips of nylon knit fabric. The fabric strips are inserted into a pre-existing jute base. The face of rug number 3 is made from off white strips of cotton knit fabric which have been inserted into a pre-existing jute base. Rug number 2 and 3 measure approximately 19-1/2 by 20-1/2 inches. However, you have indicated that all the rugs will vary in size from 32 x 32 inches to 4 x 6 feet.

The traveler's mosquito net is made from 100 percent polyester knit fabric. The net features a collapsible bamboo frame which is inserted into pockets at the top of the net. This 25 inch diameter frame is used to spread the net open. The top portion of the net has a metal ring, which will be used to attach the net to a ceiling support. The net and frame are contained in a bag. The bag is specifically designed to hold the net and has an interior pocket used to store the bamboo frame.

The applicable subheading for rug number 1 (leather rug) will be 4205.00.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of leather or of composition leather: other: other. The duty rate will be Free.

The applicable subheading for rug number 2 (nylon rug) will be 5703.20.1000, HTS, carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted, whether or not made up: of nylon or other polymides: hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted by hand or by means of a hand tool. The duty rate will be 6.3 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for rug number 3 (cotton rug) will be 5703.90.0000, HTS, which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted, whether or not made up: of other textile materials. The duty rate will be 6.1 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the mosquito net will be 6304.91.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: other: knitted or crocheted... of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 9.2 percent ad valorem.

The nylon rug falls within textile category designation 665. The mosquito net falls within textile category designation 666. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Indonesia are subject to the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office.

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 John Hansen at 212-466-5854.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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