CLA-2-32:S:N:N7:236 882999
Mr. Chris Reinke
Racing Pigeon Bulletin
34 East Franklin Street
Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
RE: The tariff classification of Natural Loft Paint, Natural Belgium White,Thijbo Nest Pads from Belgium.
Dear Mr.Reinke:
In your letter dated February 19, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The prospective imports consist of the following:
1) Natural Loft Paint The natural loft paint is used to
coat the inside of a pigeon loft.
This product is composed of chalk
(calcium carbonate),
carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinyl
alcohol, and water. This product
allows the wood of the pigeons loft
to breathe so as not to seal in
moisture. The chemical analysis is
as follows chalk (48.02%),
carboxymethylcellulose (1.2%),
Polyvinyl alcohol (.77%), and water
(49.99%).
2) Natural Belgium White The natural belgium white, a natural
calcium carbonate, is a highly
absorbent floor dressing used on the
of the pigeon loft. it keep the
floor dry to provide a to provide a
better environment for the racing
pigeons.
3) Thijbo Nest Pads These non-woven pads, measuring 8
3/4" diameter by 5/16" thick, are
placed in the nestbowls to provide
the pigeons and their eggs a
suitable nesting place.
The applicable subheading for the Natural Loft Paint will be
3209.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for paints and varnishes based on acrylic or
vinyl polymers. The duty rate will be 5.1 percent.
The applicable subheading for the Natural Belgium White will
be 2509.00.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other chalk . The duty rate will be 1.4
percent.
The applicable subheading for the Thijbo Nest Pads will be
6307.90.9986, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up articles, other, other,
other, other. The duty rate will be 7 percent.
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