CLA-2-59:S:N:N3H:350 868648
TARIFF NO: 5906.91.2000; 6307.90.9490
Mr. Walter M. Cline
J. Cortina, Inc.
501 E. Jackson St., Room 200
P.O. Box 603
Tampa, FL 33601
RE: The tariff classification of a textile faced neoprene rubber
fabric and a small circular disk of similar construction, to be
used in the manufacture of bottle suits and can covers, from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Cline:
In your letter dated October 30, 1991, on behalf of Vizerz,
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Two representative samples were submitted. The first item
consists of neoprene rubber sheeting which has been covered on
both sides with a nylon fabric of knit man-made fiber
construction. This material will be imported in rectangular
sheets measuring 7.8" x 17.2". It measures about 5mm in thickness
and the New York Customs Laboratory found it to weigh
approximately 1,222 grams per square meter. It appears to be over
70 percent by weight of the rubber portion.
The second item consists of a small circular disk measuring
2.5" in diameter with a small hole in the center. It is composed
of a layer of neoprene rubber which is covered on one surface
with a knit fabric of nylon man-made fibers and measures about
4mm in thickness. We note per a recent telephone conversation
with your office that these materials will be used in the
manufacture of beer can covers.
The applicable subheading for the fabric will be
5906.91.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides rubberized textile fabrics, knitted or
crocheted, of man-made fibers, over 70 percent by weight of
rubber or plastics. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the circular disk will be
6307.90.9490, HTS, which provides for other made up articles...
The rate of duty is 7 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