CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 C89162
Ms. Stephanye Bingle
Panalpina, Inc.
10 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150
RE: The tariff classification of EVA monofilament from Germany.
Dear Ms. Bingle:
In your letter dated June 11, 1998, on behalf of Freudenberg Building
Systems, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The sample submitted with your request is a solid monofilament, of ethylene
vinyl acetate (EVA), measuring approximately 4 mm in diameter. The
monofilament, identified as a "hot welding rod," will be installed in the seams
between floor tiles and then heated to form a secure joint.
The applicable subheading for the EVA monofilament will be 3916.90.3000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
monofilament of which any cross-
sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or
not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics: of other plastics:
other: monofilament. The rate of duty will be 6.8 percent ad valorem.
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 Joan Mazzola at 212-466-5580.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division