CLA-2-47:S:N8:234 889666
Mr. Jeffrey Lutzner
Green Tree Group, Inc.
4918 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143
RE: The tariff classification of paper pulp from Ecuador.
Dear Mr. Lutzner:
In your letter dated August 19, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You describe the product as being derived from the fibrous
stalk of the banana tree, by processes which involve chemical
treatment of the stalks only. (Semi-chemical pulps are mechanically
refined, which does not appear to be the case, here.)
The applicable subheading for paper pulp made from banana
stalks, as described, will be 4706.92.0000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: Pulps of
other (than wood pulp) fibrous cellulosic material: Other (than
cotton linters pulp): Chemical. The rate of duty will be Free.
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