CLA-2-12:S:N:N1:231 870561
Mr. Marc A. Lawless
Almerica Overseas, Inc.
P.O. Box 2188
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403
RE: The tariff classification of "Green-Carpet" from Korea.
Dear Mr. Lawless:
In your letter dated January 7, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The product, "Green-Carpet", is described as a Korean wild
lawngrass seed belt, and is formed in a roll composed of
germination-treated seeds (zoysia japponica steud) applied at
even spaces horizontally and vertically on one side of a non-
woven fabric belt made of viscose fiber (100% fibroid material)
and P.V.A. emulsion (a water soluble adhesive). It is said to be
an aide in the planting of seed in all areas where grass is
needed, without seed or soil loss and could be called an instant
lawn.
The applicable subheading for the instant lawn will be
1209.29.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for seeds of forage plants, other then beet
seed: other, other. The rate of duty will be free.
Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by
the United States Department of Agriculture. You may contact the
USDA at:
United States Department of Agriculture
1301 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20005-4788
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