CLA-2-54:S:N:N3H:351 858316
Ms. Silvia Perez
M.G. Maher & Company, Inc.
442 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
RE: The tariff classification of polyethylene yarn and twine
from Korea and Portugal.
Dear Ms. Perez:
In your letter dated November 21, 1990, on behalf of Twi Ro
Pa Mills Agency Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
You have submitted two samples of 100% polyethylene, twisted
three-ply "broom twine", as follows: item #12, a green yarn; and
item #15, a red twine. Item #12 has four strands of monofilament
in each ply, and it is considered to be a yarn because it
measures under 10, 000 decitex. Item #15 has five strands of
monofilament in each ply, and it is considered to be cordage or
twine because it measures more then 10,000 decitex. The diameter
of item #15 measures approximately 1.5 millimeter (mm). We
assume that the products will not be put up for retail sale and
that they will be imported in continuous lengths.
The applicable subheading for the yarn measuring under
10,000 decitex will be 5402.69.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic filament
yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale,...,
other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, other. The rate of duty
will be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
The twine measuring over 10,000 decitex will be classifiable
under the provision for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, ...; of
polyethylene or polypropylene; other; other, not braided or
plaited; measuring less than 4.8 mm in diameter, in subheading
5607.49.1500, HTS. The rate of duty will be 8 percent ad
valorem.
The yarn and twine fall within textile category designations
606 and 201, respectively. Based upon international textile
trade agreements, products of Korea are subject to the
requirements of a visa and quota restraints. However, products
of Portugal are not subject to these restrictions.
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.
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