The tariff classification of eight decorative ribbons from Taiwan.

N167100 June 17, 2011 CLA-2-58:OT:RR:NC:TA:350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5806.32.1040; 5806.32.1070 Mr. Aaron Cullen Barthco International, division of OHL One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of eight decorative ribbons from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Cullen: In your letter dated May 11, 2011, on behalf of your client CVS/Pharmacy, you requested a tariff classification ruling. With your request letter you submitted eight samples which were identified as styles 1 through 8. These samples appear to be packaged together and comprise your item number 702229, an assortment of Christmas ribbons. Your letter states that Style 1 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 100% polyester man-made fiber, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a printed “partridge in a pear tree” motif. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 2 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 100% polyester man-made fiber, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a printed holly and berries motif outlined in glitter. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 3 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 100% nylon man-made fiber, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a floral motif created by glitter. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 4 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 90% polyester man-made fiber /10% metallic blend, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a plaid motif. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 5 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 100% polyester man-made fiber, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a printed red and green holly berries motif outlined in glitter. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 6 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 60% nylon/40% polyester man-made fiber blend, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 7 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 55% polyester/45% nylon man-made fiber blend, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a printed green leaf motif with some glitter. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. Your letter states that Style 8 consists of a narrow ribbon composed of 55% polyester/45% nylon man-made fiber blend, which has been cut from a wider piece of fabric and contains inserted wires and false selvedges. In addition, you indicate it is not coated with a plastic or rubber material. It measures 2.5 inches in width and 5 yards in length and has a printed poinsettias and holly leaf motif outlined in glitter. Although your letter does not specify the construction of the ribbon, the sample submitted is woven. The applicable subheading for styles 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 will be 5806.32.1040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for … other narrow woven fabrics … ribbons, of a width not exceeding 12 cm, of polyester, not containing a woven selvedge. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for styles 3 and 6 will be 5806.32.1070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for … other narrow woven fabrics, … ribbons, of a width not exceeding 12 cm, of nylon, not containing a woven selvedge. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. This merchandise may be subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from tariff classification and origin rulings issued by Customs and Border Protection. You can contact them at http://www.trade.gov/ia/ (click on "Contact Us"). For your information, you can view a list of current AD/CVD cases at the United States International Trade Commission website at http://www.usitc.gov (click on "Antidumping and countervailing duty investigations"), and you can search AD/CVD deposit and liquidation messages using the AD/CVD Search tool at http://www.cbp.gov (click on "Import" and "AD/CVD"). Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Deborah Walsh at (646) 733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division