CLA-2-70:S:N:N3H:351 869844
Mr. Thomas J. Murphy
Amatex Corporation
P.O. Box 228
Norristown, PA 19404
RE: The tariff classification of fiberglass yarn from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Murphy:
In your letter dated December 5, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
One sample of fiberglass blend yarn, identified as style
no. 2P-309-775, accompanied your correspondence. The yarn is
made of 51% fiberglass filaments and staple fibers, 29.4% brass
wire, 15.9% Dralon fibers, and 3.7% Kevlar fibers, by weight.
The two-ply yarn is colored yellow. In your letter, you stated
that the yarn will be used to weave cloth for use in friction
products.
The applicable subheading for the yarn will be 7019.10.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for glass fibers (including glass wool) and articles
thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics); slivers, rovings,
yarn and chopped strands; yarns, colored. The rate of duty will
be 9.6 percent ad valorem.
The glass yarn falls within textile category designation
201. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Mexico are subject to the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
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 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