CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 D854569
Ms. Susan Benoit
Trans Overseas Corporation
P.O. Box 42494
Detroit, MI 48242
RE: The tariff classification of cord strapping from South
Africa.
Dear Ms. Benoit:
In your letter received December 2, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Marcron Packaging
Systems, Inc.
The article is described as "Narrostrap" woven
cordstrappping. You state that it is woven from high tenacity
polyester yarns in the warp and polypropylene filament yarns in
the weft. You further state that the strapping will be used to
strap down loads of lumber, coils of steel, etc., and that it can
replace steel belting. A sample was submitted.
The applicable subheading for the strapping will be
5806.32.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabric, other woven
fabrics, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 6.7
percent ad valorem. In 1999, the rate of duty will be 6.6
percent ad valorem.
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