The tariff classification of a gimped yarn from Italy.

NY A82729 June 4, 1996 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TP:351 A82729 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5606.00.0010 Ms. Irina Mangiere Lineapiu Group U.S.A. 561 Seventh Ave., Room 801 New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a gimped yarn from Italy. Dear Ms. Mangiere: In your letter received in our office on April 19, 1996, on behalf of Lineapiu S.p.A. of Italy, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample cone of yarn as follows: quality "Tiramolla" worsted yarn made of 88% polyamide and 12% Lycra (elastomeric spandex). Our Customs laboratory has provided the following report: "The sample is a gimped yarn." As requested in your letter, the sample will be returned to you. The "Tiramolla" yarn will be classifiable under the provision for gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); containing elastomeric filaments, in subheading 5606.00.0010, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty will be 10.8 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, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division