NY 852325
May 24 1990
CLA-2-54:S:N:N3H:351 852325
TARIFF NOS.: 5404.10.2090; 0503.00.0000
Mr. Paul Goldin
S. Herlich Co., Ltd.
6640 De L'Esplanade Avenue
Montreal, Quebec H2V4L5 Canada
RE: The tariff classification of polypropylene monofilament and
horsehair brush bristles from Canada.
Dear Mr. Goldin:
In your letter dated April 20, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples of brush bristles measuring
approximately 7 1/2 inches in length, as follows: 100%
polypropylene monofilaments, 100% horsehair (animal hair), and a
combination mixture of 80% polypropylene monofilaments and 20%
horsehair, by weight. We assume that the polypropylene
monofilaments measure 67 decitex or more and that no cross-
sectional dimension exceeds 1 millimeter (mm). The synthetic
monofilaments, the horsehair bristles, and the combination
mixture will be used as raw material in the manufacture of
brushes and brooms.
In your letter, you inquire about certain classification and
country of origin issues. We can not rule on the various
proposed blends of the materials, including 51% horsehair/49%
synthetic monofilament, other man-made fiber combinations, or
blends with vegetable fibers. Your request for a classification
ruling should include samples (five or less) of each item,
value and weight breakdowns, and information about the uses of
different types of bristles. Regarding combination mixtures with
American-made monofilaments, this issue - the classification and
eligibility for treatment under subheading 9801.00.1035,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule - is before our Headquarters on an
internal advice request from an importer with similar brush
bristles.
The applicable subheading for the 100% polypropylene, if of
Canadian origin, and the 80% polypropylene/20% horsehair bristles
will be 5404.10.2090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or
more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, ...,
monofila-ment, other, other. The duty rate will be 7.8 percent
ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 5404.10.2090, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
6.2 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
The 100% horsehair brush bristles will be classifiable under
the provision for horsehair and horsehair waste, whether or not
put up as a layer with or without supporting material, in
subheading 0503.00.0000, HTS. The merchandise will be free of
duty.
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