CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:221 857427
Mr. Wayne Wong
International Chi Mei Trading (U.S.A.), Inc.
380 Swift Avenue, Unit 6
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
RE: The tariff classification of nylon trimmer line comprised of
monofilament from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Wong:
In your letter dated October 16, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The nylon monofilament trimmer line will be imported in
continuous lengths ranging from approximately 350 feet to 2000
feet. The diameters of the monofilament will range from 0.080
inch to 0.130 inch.
The applicable subheading for the trimmer line will be
3916.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for monofilament of which any cross
sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm...of plastics, other. The rate
of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
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