The tariff classification of a roll-up blind made of folded paper strips from Taiwan or China

NY G89505 May 9, 2001 CLA-2-46:RR:NC:2:230 G89505 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4602.90.0000 Ms. Laura Denny CBT International, Inc. 110 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 728 Long Beach, CA 90802 RE: The tariff classification of a roll-up blind made of folded paper strips from Taiwan or China Dear Ms. Denny: In your letter dated April 12, 2001, on behalf of the importer Lewis Hyman Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The ruling was requested on a paper roll-up blind, style named “Ambria.” A sample was submitted which will be returned to you as you requested. The sample is a roll-up window blind approximately 30 inches wide and 6 feet long composed of paper strips. The paper strips are folded only and are not twisted. The strips are placed side by side and bound together with interwoven vertical strands of polyester thread. The blind is finished with molded wood end pieces, a valance made of folded paper strips and a nylon pull cord. The applicable subheading for the “Ambria” blind made of folded paper strips will be 4602.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; other (than of vegetable materials). The rate of duty will be 3.5 percent ad valorem. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in 19 CFR 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, either directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. This ruling is being issued under the assumption that the subject goods, in their condition as imported into the United States, conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling. In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, you should bring this to the attention of Customs and you should resubmit for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. You should also be aware that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by the Customs Service. 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 Paul Garretto at 212-637-7009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division