NY 884290
APRIL 07 1993
CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 884290
Mr. Ben L. Irvin
Irvin & Ellis
1709 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
RE: The tariff classification of a "Woven Paper Fabric Bag" from
Mexico.
Dear Mr. Irvin:
In your letter dated March 23, 1993, on behalf of Bemis
Craftil S.A. de C.V., you requested a classification ruling.
The sample submitted is a bag constructed of a leno weave
fabric manufactured from paper yarns and measures approximately
17 inches long by 12 inches wide. The bag is used for packaging
fruits or vegetables. The sample is being returned as requested.
You believe that the article should be classifiable under
subheading 4819.40.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for cartons, boxes, cases, bags and
other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding
or webs of cellulose fibers;...Other sacks and bags, including
cones. Although the component material of the bag is made of
paper yarns, chapter 48, HTS, note 1 (ij) does not cover paper
yarn or textile articles of paper yarn. Therefore the article is
not classified in heading 4819.
The applicable subheading for the "Woven Paper Fabric Bag"
will be 6305.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Sacks and bags, of a kind used
for the packing of goods: Of other textile materials. The rate
of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The "Woven Paper Fabric Bag" falls within textile category
designation 899. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, at the present time, this product is not subject to
any quota or visa requirements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes, to
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report On
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S.
Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local
Customs office.
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