CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 883489
5402.51.0000; 5403.41.0000
Mr. Paul Croegaert
Techrep International, Inc.
P.O. Box 42239
Houston, TX 77242-2239
RE: The tariff classification of man-made fibers, monofilament,
and yarns, from Russia.
Dear Mr. Croegaert:
In your letter dated February 27, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples of man-made fiber textile
fibers, monofilament and yarns. The first item is polyamide staple
fibers which have been cut to 70 millimeter lengths. The fibers
measure 4 decitex. We assume that the synthetic staple fibers have
not been carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. Item
2 is a polyamide texturized two-ply multifilament yarn measuring
100 decitex in each ply. A texturizing process gives this yarn an
elastic effect. Item 3 is a polyamide monofilament measuring 22
decitex. The fourth sample, a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
multifilament singles yarn, measures 44.4 decitex and has twist of
220 turns per meter (TPM). It does not appear to be texturized.
The fifth item, a multifilament four-ply viscose rayon yarn,
measures 166 decitex and has twist of approximately 100 TPM. The
viscose yarn is blue in color and not texturized. It has a final
S-twist. The three yarns, items 2, 4 and 5, are not considered to
be high tenacity yarns, and we assume that these three yarns are
not put up for retail sale. Also, we assume that all five textile
materials will be imported in continuous lengths or in bulk.
The applicable subheading for the polyamide staple fibers,
item 1, will be 5503.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic staple fibers,
not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, of nylon
or other polyamides. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad
valorem.
Item 2, the polyamide texturized yarn, will be classifiable
under the provision for synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing
thread), not put up for retail sale,..., textured yarn, of nylon
or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 500
decitex, multiple (folded) or cabled, in subheading 5402.31.6000,
HTS. The rate of duty will be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
Item 3, the polyamide monofilament, will be classifiable under
the provision for synthetic filament yarn,..., including synthetic
monofilament of less than 67 decitex, other yarn,..., monofilament,
..., other, in subheading 5402.41.0030, HTS. The rate of duty will
be 10 percent ad valorem.
Item 4, the PTFE yarn, will be classifiable under the
provision for synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread),
not put up for retail sale,..., other yarn, single, with twist
exceeding 50 TPM, of nylon or other polyamides, in subheading
5402.51.0000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem.
Item 5, the colored viscose yarn, will be classifiable under
the provision for artificial filament yarn (other than sewing
thread), not put up for retail sale,..., other yarn, multiple
(folded) or cabled, of viscose rayon, in subheading 5403.41.0000,
HTS. The rate of duty will be 9.1 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