CLA-2-70:RR:NC:TA:351 C88983
Mr. Bob Jones
Atlantic Steamers Supply Co., Inc.
1100 Adams Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
RE: The tariff classification of glass yarn tape and fabric of
woven glass fiber rovings from China
Dear Mr. Jones:
In your letter dated June 10, 1998, you requested a classification ruling.
There were two items submitted for consideration. The first was described
as fabric made from woven glass fiber rovings, identified as product code
EWR200. It is imported in rolls of 50 meter lengths and is over 100 centimeters
in width. Your literature states that it is made from glass fiber roving. The
second item, identified as product code ET300, is described as a fiber tape that
is made from glass yarn treated with silane size. In a telephone conversation,
you stated that the tape is made in widths measuring from 2.5 to 8 centimeters
in width. Samples were submitted.
The applicable subheading for product EWR200 will be 7019.40.4060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glass
fibers and articles thereof: woven fabrics of rovings: other: not colored:
other: other. The rate of duty will be 7.9 percent ad. valorem.
The applicable subheading for product ET300 will be 7019.51.9000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glass
fibers and articles thereof: other woven fabrics, of a width not exceeding 30
cm: other. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem.
Both items fall within textile category designation 622. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota
and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into
parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise
may be affected. Part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain
the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the
time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels),
an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions 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 Camille R. Ferraro at 212-466-5885, or National Import
Specialist Alan Tytelman at 212-466-5896.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division