CLA-2-70:RR:NC:TA:352 D82332
Mr. Charles Y. Zheng
Non-Metals Inc.
1870 W. Prince Road, Suite 67
Tucson, AZ 85705
RE: The tariff classification of plain woven glass fiber fabric
from China.
Dear Mr. Zheng:
In your letter dated September 3, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a plain woven fabric composed of glass
fibers. Weighing approximately 305 g/m2, this product will be
imported in 100 centimeter widths. The fabric has been treated
with phenolic resin and other organic binders which have colored
the fabric brown. It will function as a filter in a aluminum
casting process to remove slag from molten aluminum.
The applicable subheading for the plain woven glass fiber
fabric will be 7019.59.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for glass fibers (including
glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven
fabrics), other woven fabrics, other, colored, other. The duty
rate will be 9.5 percent ad valorem.
This fabric falls 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 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 Alan Tytelman at 212-466-5896.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division