CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 882924
Mr. Gordon Gedlaman
Streamside Enterprises Ltd.
141 Tudor Crescent
Lethbridge, AB
Canada T1K 5C7
RE: The tariff classification of a fish landing net from Canada
Dear Mr. Gedlaman:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : February 9, 1993
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a fish landing net
composed of a lacquered hardwood frame with a
kurlon netting bag. The item principally will be
used in sport fishing.
HTS PROVISION : Fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar
nets.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9507.90.6000
RATE OF DUTY : 5 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Goods classifiable under subheading 9507.90.6000,
HTS, which have originated in the territory of
Canada, will be entitled to a 2.5 percent ad
valorem rate of duty under the United States
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport