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NY 879579




NOVEMBER 18, 1992

CLA-2-63:S:N:N3H:345 879579

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO. 6305.31.0010; 6305.31.0020

Mr. Kenneth Millhiser
President
Lazzari Fuel Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 34051
San Francisco, CA 94134

RE: The tariff classification of a bag from Thailand.

Dear Mr. Millhiser:

In your letter dated October 20, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The sample submitted is a bag composed of woven polypropylene strip fabric that is coated on one side with clear plastic. The bag is 39 1/2 inches long by 22 3/16 inches wide with an opening at one end. The strips meet the dimensional requirements of man-made fiber strips contained in Section XI, Legal Note 1 (g) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).

Depending on the weight of the bag, the applicable subheading for the bag will be either 6305.31.0010 or 6305.31.0020, HTS, which provides for sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods: Of man-made textile materials: Of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like. If the bag weighs one kilogram or more, 6305.31.0010, HTS, applies. If the bag weighs less than one kilogram, 6305.31.0020, HTS, Applies. The rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem for both subheadings.

The bag falls within textile category designation 669. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Thailand are subject to quota and visa requirements.

The designated textile 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), and 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

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