CLA-2-S9:S:N:N6:350 884784
Mr. Michael S. O'Rourke
Rode & Qualey
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of laminated fabric for use in the
manufacture of bags and containers, from Thailand.
Dear Mr. O'Rourke:
In your letter dated April 8, 1993, on behalf of Ovasco
Industries, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You submitted two different samples of style #8008. The
fabrics are woven from white polypropylene textile strips and have
between an 8x8 and lOxlO yarn count. While you did not indicate
the denier, it appears to be between 800 to 1,000. One side of the
fabric has been laminated with what you state is a 20 micron thick
polypropylene fill. In one sample, this film is black pigmented
and in the other a medium blue. Both plastic fills are visible to
the naked eye other than by a change of color.
You do not indicate how wide the material will be or give the
respective weights of the woven fabric and plastic film. However,
from a visual inspection, the plastic fill is not over 70 percent
by weight of the total weight of the fabric.
We agree with your contention that the applicable subheading
for the fabric will be 5903.90.2500, Harmonized Tariff schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for textile fabrics
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, of
man-made fibers, not over 70 percent by weight of plastics. The
rate of duty will be 8.5 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation 229.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Thailand are subject to and 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