CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:351 881149
Mr. Gordon C. Anderson
Meyer Customs Brokers
8100 Mitchell Road, Suite 200
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2248
RE: The tariff classification of braided fishing line from Japan.
Dear Mr. Anderson:
In your letter dated November 30, 1992, received in our office
on December 10, 1992, on behalf of Berkley (Fenwick), you requested
a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples of tightly braided fish
line, as follows: first, a bright green flyline made of braided
polyester covered with braided polyethylene; second, "Techmilon"
gel spun polyethylene braid; and, third, braided Kevlar aramid yarn
over a polyethylene core. These sample cords appear to be coated.
They will be imported in bulk continuous lengths or in retail
packaging. In your letter, you did not describe the retail
packaging, but we assume that any spool imported with the fish
line not intended to be used as part of a fishing reel or tackle.
The applicable subheading for the fishing line in chief weight
of polyethylene, or the fishing line in chief weight of other
synthetic fibers, will be 5607.49.3000 or 5607.50.4000,
respectively, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether
or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated
covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. The rate of duty for
both subheadings will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
The braided fishing line falls within textile category
designation 669. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Japan 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