NY 882278

February 4, 1993

CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 882278

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5402.62.0000

Mr. Mick W. Blakely

C. F. Liebert, Inc.

P. O. Box L

Blaine, WA 98230

RE: The tariff classification of a plied, multifilament polyester

embroidery yarn, from Korea.

Dear Mr. Blakely:

In your letter dated January 20, 1993, on behalf of

International Thread Company, you requested a tariff classification

ruling.

You have submitted samples of a 100 percent polyester

embroidery yarn put up on small bobbins for industrial use. Each

bobbin weighs 2.43 grams, including the weight of the support. The

thread may also be imported on cones. In your letter, the yarn is

described as a two strand (plies) yarn measuring 70 denier; no item

number is indicated. The yarn is a continuous multifilament thread

with a final "Z" twist. We assume that the embroidery yarn is not

texturized or considered to be high tenacity. Our New York

laboratory has determined that the sample thread measures 84

decitex and is not dressed.

The applicable subheading for the embroidery yarn will be

5402.62.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for synthetic filament yarn (other than

sewing thread), not put up for retail sale,..., other yarn,

multiple (folded) or cabled, of polyesters. The rate of duty will

be 9.1 ad valorem.

The yarn falls within textile category designation 606. Based

upon international textile trade agreements, products of Korea are

subject to the requirements of a visa and quota restraints.

The designated textile and apparel category 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. Custom 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