CLA-2-56:S:N:N:3h:351
Mr. Erik Deitesfeld
10890 West 68th Place
Arvada, CO 80004
RE: The tariff classification of textile flock from Germany or
Japan.
Dear Mr. Deitesfeld:
In your letter dated August 28, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted three sample bags of textile flock which
you describe in your correspondence as decorative wall covering
material. To be used as textured wall covering, the material must
be mixed with water and then trowel or spray applied to interior
walls and ceilings. The product is made of approximately 40%
cotton fibers, 10% cellulosic fibers, 25% vinyl fibers, 10%
polyester fibers (or strip), 15% cellulose based adhesive, by
volume. The fibers, except for the small portion of metallic
strips which measure slightly over 5 millimeters (mm) in length,
measure under 2 mm in length. The cellulose adhesive appears to
make the fibers clump together. The textile flock material will
be imported in bulk form packaged in bags weighing approximately
2 pounds each.
The applicable subheading for the flock will be
5601.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for textile fibers not exceeding 5mm in
length (flock), textile dust and mill neps; textile flock and
dust and mill neps. The rate of duty will be 4.9 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