CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 882320
Mr. Alvin Uchimura
S. Kido & Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 3109
Honolulu, Hawaii 96802
RE: The tariff classification of nylon monofilament fishing line
and braided nylon fishing line from Germany and Japan,
respectively.
Dear Mr. Uchimura:
In your letter dated January 27, 1993, on behalf Izuo Brothers
Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of 100 percent nylon fishing line
as follows: Sample #1 is a monofilament measuring 0.45 millimeter
(mm) in diameter, made in Germany; and sample #2 is a Japanese-made
braided monofilament measuring 1 mm in diameter. In your letter, you
indicate that the sample #1 nylon monofilament will be imported in
diameters ranging from 0.15 mm to 1.25 mm and will be packed in
lengths varying from 100 yards put up on plastic spools to bulk spools
of 1,500 yards. Sample #2 is packed on a plastic spool with a total
length of 100 meters (5 colors x 20 meters each). Both types of
fishing line will be sold at sporting goods stores in the same
condition as imported.
The applicable subheading for the sample #1 monofilament fishing
line, if not exceeding 1 mm in any cross-sectional dimension, will be
5404.10.8020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of
which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, ..., monofilament,
other, other, other, of nylon or other polyamides. The rate of duty
will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
Sample #1 monofilament fishing line, if exceeding 1 mm in any
cross-sectional dimension, will be classifiable under the provision
for monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1
mm,..., of other plastics, other, other, monofilament, in subheading
3916.90.3000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
Sample #2, the braided fishing line, will be classifiable under
the provision 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, of other synthetic fibers, other, in
subheading 5607.50.4000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.
Sample #2, the braided fishing line, falls within textile
category designation 669. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Japan are subject to the requirements 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