CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 887767
Mr. Ruben Sandoval
J.O. Alvarez, Inc.
P.O. Box 1434
Laredo, TX 78042-1434
RE: The tariff classification of high tenacity polyester yarn
from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Sandoval:
In your letter dated June 24, 1993, on behalf of Fibras
Quimicas SA, Monterrey, Mexico, you requested a classification
ruling.
You have submitted a sample cone of high tenacity 100%
polyester yarn, identified as 1880/140 (twisted). The single-ply
yarn has a tenacity of 136 centinewtons per tex. Also, the
nontextured multifilament yarn contains 140 filaments, measures
1880 decitex and has twist of 98 turns per meter.
The applicable subheading for the yarn will be
5402.20.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for synthetic filament yarn (other than
sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, ..., high tenacity yarn
of polyesters, single yarn, multifilament, with twist of 5 turns
or more per meter. The duty rate will be 10 percent ad valorem.
The yarn falls within textile category designation 606.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Mexico are subject to the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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