CLA-2-59:S:N:N3H:350 861626
Ms. Judith Demeron
A.O.T. Customs Services Ltd.
P.O. Box 66087
Chicago, IL 60666-0087
RE: The tariff classification of the press felt used on a paper
making machine from Japan.
Dear Ms. Demeron:
In your letters dated February 12, and March 18, 1991, on
behalf of Ichikawa America Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The sample submitted, as described in your
correspondence, will be imported with either of the following
three style numbers: FB31B3, FB22B2 and FB44B1. Specifically, the
material from which the product is made consists of a heavily
woven material which has been combined with a rather thick sheet
of plastic. You indicate that the base fabric is composed of
either nylon or polyethylene man-made fibers and the resin part
itself is made of polyurethane plastic. There were two different
basis weights provided for this material: 3,000g/sq./mtr. (3mm)
and 6,000g/sq.mtr. (6mm), respectively. Your letters further
indicate that this product will be imported in specific product
sizes which will range from 150-400 inch widths and 25-35 foot
lengths and we will assume that the product will be in either a
closed loop configuration or fitted with a clipper or similar
joining seam. Finally, your literature indicates that this
product is restricted for use on a paper making machine for the
purpose of carrying the just formed wet paper web over what is
usually two or more rolls in the press section of such machine.
The applicable subheading for the product will be
5911.32.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for textile fabrics and felts, endless or
fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or
similar machines, weighing 650g/sq./mtr. or more, press felts.
The rate of duty will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.
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