CLA-2-60:S:N:N3H:351 875299
Mr. Patrick McCooey
Mitsubishi Int'l. Corp.
520 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
RE: The tariff classification of kevlar knit sleeve material from
Japan.
Dear Mr. McCooey:
In your letter dated June 9, 1992 you requested a classifica-
tion ruling.
You have submitted a three-inch long sample of a circular
knitted tube of material which measures two inches in width when
laid flat. You indicate that it is 100% kevlar, which is an aramid
fiber. It will cover a roller within a glass furnace in order to
buffer glass being worked in the manufacture of glass automobile
parts. It will be imported in 70 to 100 meter lengths.
You have suggested classification under heading 5911, Ha-
rmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for textile products and articles for technical uses.
However, Note 7(a) of chapter 59, which lists those textile products
in the piece which are eligible for classification under heading
5911, does not include this type of product.
The applicable subheading for the kevlar material will be
6002.20.6000 HTS, which provides for other knitted or crocheted
fabrics; other, of a width not exceeding 30 cm; of man-made fibers.
The duty rate will be 8.6% ad valorem.
This material falls within textile category designation 222.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Japan
are subject to the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be sub-
divided 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