CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:350
TARIFF NO: 5603.00.9090
Mr. Matthew B. Roche
Allied Group Inc.
5 Coldhill Road, Suite 19
Box 209
Mendham, NJ 07945
RE: The tariff classification of nonwoven pads, booms and sweeps
for use in the cleaning up (absorption) of oil and chemical
spills, etc., from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Roche:
In your letter dated January 24, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first item, identified as #1, consists of nonwoven pads
constructed from melt-blown polypropylene man-made fibers. Your
literature indicates that these pads will be imported in the following
configurations:
AG 100 17" x 19" x 3/8" 100 pads/bale
AG 200 17" x 19" x 3/16" 200 pads/bale
AG 50 34" x 38" x 3/8" 50 pads/bale
These pads are to be used for the absorption of minor oil and
chemical spills and can be wrung out and reused.
The applicable subheading for the pads will be 5603.00.9090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated, of staple fibers. The rate of duty will be 12.5 percent ad
valorem.
We will not, however, be able to respond to your inquiry
concerning the classification of items #2 (booms) and #3 (sweeps)
without a representative sample of each.
The pads, however, fall within textile category designation 223.
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