CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 C82956
Ms. Carol Hagyard
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
1010 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
RE: The tariff classification of a glass fiber article from
Canada
Dear Ms. Hagyard:
In your letter dated December 12, 1997, on behalf of your
client, Kellhobby Industries Ltd., you requested a tariff
classification ruling. A representative sample of "The Rescue
100 Retriever" was submitted with your ruling and will be
returned to you as requested.
You indicated in your letter that this product is a rescue
tool for water and ice. The main component is a semi-rigid cable
with a fiberglass center core that is guided by a crank-like
handle. The product also includes a polyethylene flotation
extension which can be used with or without the cable.
You indicated in a telephone conversation that the strength
and flexibility of the product stems from the fiberglass center
core. The essential character of this article is represented by
the fiberglass center core.
The applicable subheading for the glass fiber article will
be 7019.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for glass fibers (including glass wool) and
articles thereof...: other: other: other. The rate of duty will
be 4.7 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist
Jacob Bunin at 212-466-5796.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division