CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:350 890620
Mr. Maurice J. Deslauriers
John V. Carr & Son Inc.
6 Maple Street
P.O. Box 307
Derby Line, VT 05830
RE: The tariff classification of a needleloom felt, from Canada.
Dear Mr. Deslauriers:
In your letter dated September 16, 1993, on behalf of Texel
Inc., St. Elzear, Quebec, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The instant sample (PP535g W / 270g VC G), consists of two separate
layers of needleloom felt, one gray and the other white, which have been
needled together through a middle layer of polyethylene plastic film. The
instant sample measures about .25" in thickness and is designed for use in
the shoe industry. The following technical specifications were provided:
Material of top layer: PP535g W is 100% polypropylene
Material of bottom layer: 270g VC G: 1) 90% viscose
2) 10% polyester
The applicable subheading for the material will be 5602.10.9090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, of other than wool or fine
animal hair. The duty rate will be 12.5 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 5602.10.9090, HTS, which have
originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 6.2 percent
rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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