CLA-2-40:PD:A:TC:I G20 A83803
Mr. Kenneth P. Robie, Sales
Paul Drews Associates, Inc.
65 Koch Road, Suite K
Costa Madera, California 94925
RE: The tariff classification of neoprene grommets from India.
Dear Mr. Robie:
This replaces the letter that we sent you on June 13. 1996 under the same file number.
In your letter dated May 8,1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You enclosed a sample that you identify as a neoprene "Grommet 81008311." You
state that it is used in the manufacture of cable assemblies and its function is to serve as
a guide for the cable, protecting it from sharp edges.
The applicable subheading for this item will be 4016.99.6050, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber,
other than hard rubber: Other: other, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 4016.99.6050, HTS, which are products of India
are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
upon compliance with all applicable regulations, if the GSP is renewed.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R.177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Jayson Ahern
Port Director
Miami International Airport