CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:351 890489
Ms. Sandy Alberdi
A. J. Arango, Inc.
P.O. Box 3007
Tampa, FL 33601
RE: The tariff classification of man-made fiber twine from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Alberdi:
In your letter (received in our office on September 20, 1993),
on behalf of Standard Marine Supply Corp., you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples of man-made fiber twine
identified as Sample nos. 29A, 7A and 53A. All three of the twines
are twisted three-ply cordage with a final Z-twist; their twist
ranges between 64 and 150 turns per meter (tpm). Sample 29A, also
identified as 2.2 g S-Tex Twine, is composed of 38% high density
polyethylene/62% spun polyester and measures 21,130 decitex. In
this twine, each of the ply's primary strands has two plies of spun
polyester yarn and one ply of polyethylene multifilaments. Sample
7A, also identified as 7.5 g S-Tex Twine, is composed of 46% high
density polyethylene/54% spun polyester and measures 63,350
decitex. Each of this twine's plies has strands with one secondary
ply of multifilament yarn and five secondary plies of spun
polyester yarn. Sample 53A, also identified as 380d/30
polyethylene twine, is made of 100% polyethylene multifilament
yarns, and it measures 15,129 decitex and approximately two
millimeters (mm) in diameter.
In addition, no sample was provided for a fourth item named
"5.0 g S-Tex Twine." We assume that it has three-strand
construction and materials similar to those in Samples 29A and 7A.
It is composed of 44% high density polyethylene/56% spun polyester,
measures 36,630 decitex and has 123 tpm.
The applicable subheading for the Sample 29A, Sample 7A and
the "5.0 g S-Tex Twine" will be 5607.50.2000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for twine,
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cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and
whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber
or plastics; of other synthetic fibers; not braided or plaited.
The duty rate will be 27.6 cents per kilogram plus 15 percent ad
valorem.
The Sample 53A polyethylene twine will be classifiable under
the provision for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not
plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered
or sheathed with rubber or plastics; of polyethylene or
polypropylene; other; other, not braided or plaited; measuring less
than 4.8 mm in diameter; in subheading 5607.49.1500, HTS. The rate
of duty will be 8 percent ad valorem.
The twine falls within textile category designation 201.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to quota and 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