CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TP:351 A85794
Mr. Frank Saviano
Agra-Services Brokerage Co., Inc.
221-20 147th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11413
RE: The tariff classification of braided polypropylene ropes
from India.
Dear Mr. Saviano:
In your letter dated July 16, 1996, on behalf of Lal
Lalchandani DBA Laserjet, you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample piece of 100% polypropylene rope
measuring 5 inches in circumference or 40 millimeters (mm) in
diameter, known as "Ship Brand Armstrong Ropes." The sample is
made of fibrillated polypropylene strip, not of wide
nonfibrillated strip; and it is of 8-strand braided construction
in which 4 strands are twisted in the "Z" direction and 4 strands
in the "S" direction. According to the "Ship Brand" brochure,
the 8-strand polypropylene cordage will be imported in nineteen
sizes, including the 40 mm diameter size, ranging between 24 and
96 mm in diameter. We assume that the ropes will be imported in
continuous lengths without eye splices or loops.
The applicable subheading for the braided ropes will be
5607.49.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides 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. The duty rate will
be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
The cordage falls within textile category designation 669.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
India 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. 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 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. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Jeff
Konzet at 212-466-5885.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division