CLA-2-39:S:N:N3H:350 862728
Mr. Clarence Cox, Jr.
Hauni Richmond, Inc.
2800 Charles City Road
Richmond, VA 23231
RE: The tariff classification of two conveyor belts for use in
the cigarette industry, from Germany.
Dear Mr. Cox:
In your letter dated April 22, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first belt (281 171 5 NT 6500) is described as a belt
which is used to convey cigarettes. It is composed of a woven
carcus composed of nylon man-made fibers (40%) which reinforces
the nylon polymer plastic portion (60%). These percentages are by
weight. The second belt described in your inquiry (80 EL 95)
consists of a crenelated or toothed belt composed of 78%
polyurethane plastic and 22% steel, by weight. This belt is
designed to be used in the conveyance of cigarette filters. We
note per a recent telephone conversation with this office that
this belt contains no textile.
The applicable subheading for the first belt (281 171 5 NT
6500) will be 5910.00.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for transmission or conveyor
belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not reinforced
with metal or other material. The rate of duty will be 8 percent
ad valorem. The second belt (80 EL 95) is classifiable in item
3926.90.6090, HTS, which provides for belting and belts, for
machinery, not containing textile fibers, other than synchronous.
The duty rate is 4.2 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