NY 893260 - The tariff classification of four spunbonded polypropylene nonwoven fabrics for use in furniture, packaging and agricultural applications, from Mexico. - United States International Trade Commision Rulings

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NY 893260

December 22, 1993

CLA-2-56:S:N:N6:350 893260

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 5603.00.9070

Ms. Juanita V. Ortega
Daniel B. Hastings Inc.
P.O. Box 673
Laredo, TX 78042

RE: The tariff classification of four spunbonded polypropylene nonwoven fabrics for use in furniture, packaging and agricultural applications, from Mexico.

Dear Ms. Ortega:

In your letter dated December 3, 1993, on behalf of Bonlam, S.A. de C.V., you requested a tariff classification ruling. We note that the importer of record and manufacturer are the same.

Four representative samples were provided. All of the materials consist of spunbonded nonwoven fabrics composed of polypropylene man-made fibers each having a different weight expressed in grams (we assume per square meter). These relatively thin materials, reflective of their respective weights as well as their intended applications were given as follows:

17 gr UV Agriculture (UV would be for ultraviolet retardation) 33 gr Furniture
42 gr Furniture
80 gr Packaging

We concur with your opinion that the applicable subheading for the four materials will be 5603.00.9070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of filaments. The rate of duty will be 12.5 percent ad valorem.

This merchandise falls within textile category designation 223. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Mexico are subject to a visa requirement.

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

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