The tariff classification of two handwoven rugs from India.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 889163· Issued 1993-08-26
Ruling text
NY 889163
August 26, 1993
CLA-2-57:S:N:N6:349 889163
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 5702.49.1020
Mr. Troy E. Clarke
CBT International, Inc.
110 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 1003
Long Beach, California 90802
RE: The tariff classification of two handwoven rugs from India.
Dear Mr. Clarke:
In your letter dated August 4, 1993, on behalf of Lewis
Hyman you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You submitted two section cuts of handwoven rugs identified
as style 1605 and style 2605. Both are made from 100 percent
woven cotton. The warp yarns extend beyond the edge of the rug
to form a knotted fringe. Each weft in style 1605 is made up of
eight individual yarns which are woven into the rugs as if they
were one thicker yarn. The rugs have a raised squared pattern.
This pattern is produced by the introduction of an additional
weft yarn which is used only in the raised square areas. This
additional yarn and raised pattern makes the rug of pile
construction. Style 2605 weaves two thick weft yarns as one and
has raised square patterns produced in the same manner as style
1605. The rugs will be available in sizes ranging from 44 inches
by 72 inches to 9 feet by 12 feet.
The applicable subheading for the rugs will be 5702.49.1020,
HTS, which provides for carpets and other textile floor
coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up,
including "Kelem", "Schumacks",
"Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: other of pile
construction, made up: of other textile materials: of cotton...
not made on a power-drive loom. The rate of duty will be 4.2
percent ad valorem.
The rugs fall within textile category designation 369. Based
upon international trade agreements, products of India classified
under subheading 5702.49.1020, HTS, are not subject to quota
restraints and do not require a visa, or exempt certification.
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. Since 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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport
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