CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:350 809930
Mr. Maurice J. Deslauriers
John V. Carr & Son Inc.
6 Maple Street
P.O. Box 307
Derby Line, Vermont 05830
RE: The tariff classification of five textile fabrics having
various constructions, from Canada.
Dear Mr. Deslauriers:
In your letter dated April 28, 1995, on behalf of Texel,
Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Five representative samples were submitted. The first item,
(1) style Drilex - LY - 125g Thermax/200g Thermolite, consists of
a polyester/nylon man-made fiber warp knit fabric (green) that
has been laminated to a two layer needleloom felt (white). The
polyester/nylon knit material has been brushed on the outer
surface to create a pile like effect. The overall material
measures about 1/4" in thickness and is for use in the footwear
industry. The felt and knit portions both impart equally to the
essential character of the item.
The second item, (2) style 650 Hard duotex tan + 4800 Poron
Deerskin, consists of a rather stiff needleloom felt measuring
about 3/16" in thickness. The material consists of a 100% open
cell polyurethane plastic layer (Poron) that has been sandwiched
between two polyester man-made fiber layers which has all been
needled together. An acrylic plastics resin has also been added
which impregnates the material. This material has application in
the footwear industry. .
The third item, (3) style Agro-Flow, consists of a nonwoven
fabric composed of 100% polypropylene man-made fibers that has
been laminated to a polyethylene plastic grid having a diamond
pattern. The material measures and about a 3/16" mesh size and
is for use in drainage.
The fourth item, (4) style Arbotex, consists of a needleloom
felt composed of a 70% polyester/30% polypropylene man-made fiber
blend. This material is designed as a winter protection cover
for trees and shrubs.
The fifth and final item, (5) style Arbotex combined,
consists of a nonwoven fabric composed of a 70% polyester/30%
polypropylene man-made fiber blend that has been laminated on one
side with a diamond patterned plastic grid composed of
polyethylene plastic. This grid has a mesh size of approximately
2". This material is also designed as a winter protection cover
for trees and shrubs.
The applicable tariff provision for item (1) will be
6002.43.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for other fabrics, warp knit
... of man-made fibers. The general rate of duty will be 13.6
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for items (2) and (4) will be
5602.10.9090, HTS, which provides for needleloom felt and stitch-
bonded fiber fabrics, of other than wool or fine animal hair.
The general rate of duty is 12.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for items (3) and (5) will be
5603.00.3000, HTS, which provides for nonwovens, ... laminated
fabrics. The general rate of duty is 10 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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