CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TA:351 D84118
Mr. Mark Drauch
Pacific Marine Distributors
P.O. Box 6440
Portland, OR 97228
RE: The tariff classification of braided nylon rope and covers for
a life raft and gas cylinder from Japan.
Dear Mr. Drauch:
In your letter dated October 15, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling.
Three representative samples were submitted which you
identified as nylon rope, protective cylinder cover and liferaft
valise. In a telephone conversation you stated that the braided
nylon rope, which is used as a mooring line, is imported in
continuous lengths of 300 meters. The rope is not fitted with any
hooks or other hardware. The protective cylinder cover is made of
padded canvas like fabric. It is shaped to cover a gas cylinder
and serves to protect the cylinder while in storage. The valise is
simply a canvas like material cover with hook and loop fasteners.
It is used to store an inflatable life raft.
The applicable subheading for the nylon rope will be
5607.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether
or not plaited or braided, ..., of other synthetic fibers, other.
The duty rate is 5.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the covers will be 6307.90.9989,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other made up articles, other, other, other, other.
The duty rate is 7 percent ad valorem.
The nylon rope 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 categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Camille Ferraro at 212-466-5885.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division