CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:350 894342
Mr. Maurice J. Deslauriers
John V. Carr & Son Inc.
6 Maple Street
P.O. Box 307
Derby Line, VT 05830
RE: The tariff classification of two needleloom felts from Canada.
Dear Mr. Deslauriers:
In your letter dated January 24, 1994, on behalf of Texel Inc., St. Elzear, Quebec, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The first item, style 875g Blue Wool, consists of a needleloom felt composed of a 55% wool/32% polypropylene man-made fibers/13% unknown fiber blend. The felt measures about 3/16" in overall thickness and is for use in the shoe industry. The "g" in the product description refers to grams.
The second item, style 470 Medium White duotex Calendared, consists of a needleloom felt composed of 100% polyester man-made fibers. This felt has been impregnated on one side with a polyvinylic acetate plastics material. The felt measures about 1/8" in thickness and has industrial uses as well as applications in the shoe industry.
The applicable subheading for style 875g Blue Wool will be 5602.10.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, of wool or fine animal hair. The general rate of duty is 12.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 470 Medium White duotex Calendared, will be 5602.10.9090, HTS, which provides for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, of other than wool or fine animal hair. The general rate of duty is 12.5 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