NY 852688
Jun 05 1990
CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:351 852688
Mr. Jorge M. Garcia
Martin Brokerage Co.
140 N. Cotton
El Paso, TX 79901-1755
RE: The tariff classification of twisted polyethylene rope from
Mexico.
Dear Mr. Garcia:
In your letter dated May 7, 1990, on behalf of Fabrica De
Cordeles Y jarcias Del Norte SA de CV, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted six samples of twisted, 3-strand
polyethylene rope measuring over 4.8 millimeters in diameter.
The rope will be imported in rolls, and it will have various uses
such as tent ties, tow ropes, swimming pool dividers, tarp
holders, and boat ropes.
The applicable subheading for the twisted rope will be
5607.49.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, ...,
of polyethylene or polypropylene, other, not braided or plaited,
other. The rate of duty will be 15 percent ad valorem plus 27.6
cents per kilogram.
Twisted rope of polyethylene falls within textile category
designation 201. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Mexico are subject to the requirements of
a visa and quota restraints.
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 (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
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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