CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:350 805158
Mr. Pedro F. Serra
Pedro F. Sera
G.P.O. Box 2782
San Juan, PR 00936
RE: The tariff classification of sisal pads for mattress
production from Haiti.
Dear Mr. Serra:
In your letters dated November 30 and December 12, 1994,
you requested a classification ruling. The manufacturer is
stated to be S.A. Filature & Corderie D Haiti (S A F I C O), Port
Au Prince, Haiti.
You submitted three representative samples and request the
tariff classification. We assume that this request refers to
future shipments and not for an ongoing transaction. The
merchandise consists of pads composed of matted sisal vegetable
fibers which are tightly compressed and needled to form the
respective pads without the inclusion of any additional binders.
Your correspondence indicates that these pads will be imported in
the following sizes: 41"x77", 51"x77", 56"x77", 63"x81" and
81"x83". The thicknesses of these pads will vary between 3/8"
and 1/2".
The applicable subheading for the pads will be 5602.10.9090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, of
other than wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 12.5
percent ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation
223. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Haiti are subject to 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