CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:350 868660
Mr. J. Damschroder
Feinstein & Norris, Inc.
3050 Mecom Rd., Bldg. 10
P.O. Box 60387
Houston, TX 77205
RE: The tariff classification of "Dryspill Rugs" for use in the
absorption of oil, etc., from New Zealand. You state that the
company you represent is International Enviroguard Systems, Inc.
Dear Mr. Damschroder:
In your letter which was undated and forwarded to us via U.S.
Customs at Houston, TX, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The instant merchandise, which you refer to as a "dryspill
rug", is in actuality a wool pad which is designed for use in the
absorption of oil spills, etc. It is composed of an open woven
base scrim that has been obscured by the effect of the needling
operation that was employed in the products manufacture. The
pads measure about .125" in thickness and will be cut into
various sizes for import into the United States. We assume,
based upon the instant sample, that these pads will all be
imported in a square or rectangular configuration.
The applicable subheading for the product will be 5602.10.9010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for needleloom felt and stitch bonded fiber fabrics, of
wool or fine animal hair. The rate of duty will be 12.5 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