The tariff classification of rugs from Egypt.

NY I80213 April 24, 2002 CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 I80213 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5703.20.2010 Mr. Mathews C. Herring Allegheny Brokerage Company, Inc. 5389 C.V. Jackson Road, Suite 1 New River Valley Airport Dublin, Virginia 24084 RE: The tariff classification of rugs from Egypt. Dear Mr. Herring: In your letter dated April 3, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Bacova Guild Ltd. The submitted samples, identified as Pinecrest Loden – SKU#73022 and Pinecrest Cordovan SKU#73021, are rugs of a tufted construction. The rugs are made from 100 percent nylon yarns that have been tufted into a pre-existing man-made fiber woven base. They are held in place with a latex backing. The rugs measure approximately 19 x 35 inches. The rugs feature a pine tree design. As requested the samples are being returned. The applicable subheading for the rugs will be 5703.20.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted, whether or not made up: of nylon or other polyamides: other… measuring not more than 5.25 m2 in area. The rate of duty will be 6.9 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 John Hansen at 646-733-3043. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division