CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:352 879732
Mr. Kurt M. Moss
Japan Freight Consolidators (Calif.), Inc.
1800 Landmeier Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
RE: The tariff classification of dipped polyester cords and 100%
filament rayon woven fabric from Japan.
Dear Mr. Moss:
In your letter dated October 8, 1992 and received in this
office on October 22, 1992, on behalf of MBL USA Corporation, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted four samples of plied, dipped multifilament
polyester cords and one sample of a rayon woven fabric. The
multifilament polyester cords may be characterized as follows: item
nos. S-10AW, measuring 13,500 decitex; S-6B, 8,400 decitex; and two
samples labelled S-10B, one being 13,680 decitex and one being
13,800 decitex. The number after the "S" in each of the item
numbers indicates the total number of plies in the cordage. All
of the samples have a final Z-twist, and they are dipped or coated
with resorcinol formalin latex (RFL) and poly chloroprene rubber
CR)/isocianate/natural rubber. These adhesives comprise between
5.8% and 7.4% of the total weight, and the 100% polyester cord
portions comprise between 92.6% and 94.2% of the total weight. The
cords have tenacity measuring between 60.6 cN/tex and 67.1 cN/tex,
which is considered to be high tenacity. The dipped polyester cords
will be used in the United States to make industrial rubber belts.
The woven fabric, designated as manufacturer ID number
JPMITBEL4KOB, is composed of 100% filament rayon. This item is
plain woven and has been bleached. It contains 41 single yarns per
centimeter in the warp and 28 single yarns per centimeter in the
filling. The fabric is constructed using 120 denier yarns in both
the warp and the filling. Weighing 106 g/m2, it will be imported
in 128 centimeter widths. The data provided indicates that this
fabric has not been manufactured with high tenacity yarns.
The applicable subheading for the dipped cords, item numbers
S-10AW and S-10B, which measure more than 10,000 decitex, will be
5607.50.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether
or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated,
covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics, of other synthetic
fibers, not braided or plaited. The rate of duty will be 15
percent ad valorem plus 27.6 cents per kilogram.
The applicable subheading for the dipped cord, item number S-
6B, which measures less than 10,000 decitex, will be 5604.20.0000,
HTS, which provides for rubber thread and cord, textile covered;
textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405,
impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics;
high tenacity yarn of polyesters, ... impregnated or coated. The
rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bleached 100% filament rayon
woven fabric will be 5408.21.0030, HTS, which provides for woven
fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics
obtained from materials of heading 5405, other woven fabrics,
containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial filament or
strip or the like, unbleached or bleached, weighing not more than
170 g/m2. The rate of duty will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The cords fall within textile category designation 201. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Japan are
subject to the requirement of a visa.
The rayon woven fabric falls within textile category
designation 618. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Japan are subject visa requirements.
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 (Restraints
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs 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