CLA-2-58:S:N:N6:351 890332
Mr. Javier F. Cabello Canales
Cabello Canales Worldwide Co.
P.O. Box 748
Laredo, TX 78042-0748
RE: The tariff classification of braided automotive hose sleeves
and electrical wire sleeves, from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Cabello Canales:
In your letter dated September 7, 1993, on behalf of the
Mexican manufacturer Vitrica S.A. de C.V., you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted four samples of tubular braided sleeves
without a core, Vitriflex item nos. PTTW-5X, PT4X-NHT 3/4", NYL4X
3/4", and NYL6X. The letters PT indicate that the braid is made of
polyester monofilament and NYL indicates nylon monofilament.
According to submitted technical literature, the braid may also be
made of polyethylene. The textile man-made monofilaments measure
under one millimeter in maximum cross-sectional dimension. The
fabrics are of tubular, loosely plaited open braided construction
with three monofilaments in each strand, and they are flattened for
the convenience of transport. The inside diameters of the hollow
tubular fabrics will measure between 1/8 inch and 2 inches. The
braid may be imported in the piece on spools or in short lengths
cut at right angles with heat sealed ends. The expandable braided
sleeves will be used as automobile harnesses for guiding wires,
automobile rubber hose protectors or sheathing, and computer
electrical wire guides.
The applicable subheading for the braids will be 5808.10.3010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for braids in the piece; other; of cotton; of man-made
fibers. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad valorem.
The braid falls within textile category designation 229.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Mexico are subject to the requirement of a visa.
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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