CLA-2-39:S:N:N3H:350 859598
Ms. Laurie Langston
A.P.M. Distributing, Inc.
1470 Hillcrest Road
Norcross, GA 30093
RE: The tariff classification of five closed loop conveyor belts
for use on bag filling machines, from Germany.
Dear Ms. Langston:
In your letter dated December 26, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Five samples were submitted and labeled
2.138.053.4, 2.138.064.4, 2.138.064.4, 2.138.050.4 and
2.138.106.2, respectively. All of the belts are composed of 100
percent polyurethane plastic which are internally reinforced
with parallel steel cords. Also, one side of these belts is
toothed or crenelated and the other side contains a layer of PU
plastic that acts as a gripping surface to facilitate their end
use, i.e., their use in facing pairs used to convey continuous
sheets of plastic bags through a bag filling machine.
The applicable subheading for the five belts will be
3926.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for belting and belts, for machinery, not
containing textile fibers. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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