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NY A86703




November 7, 1996

CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TP:351 A86703

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 5607.41.3000

Mr. Robb Leitgen
Fybron
702 Endell Court
Katy, TX 77450

RE: The tariff classification of baler twine from the Czech Republic

Dear Mr. Leitgen:

In your letter dated July 9, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

You have submitted three samples of 100% polypropylene baler twine measuring approximately .5 millimeters (mm) in diameter. The three twines include both the orange and blue twines which are baler twines made from non-texturized, multifilament, fibrillated polypropylene strip. They are singles twines with a "Z" twist. The samples were sent to the Customs Laboratory for testing and the following information was received:

STYLE
ORANGE 240
ORANGE 350
BLUE 500

RUNNAGE M/KG
196.0
134.1
110.6

MINIMUM TWINE
BREAKING FORCE
(DECANEWTONS)
165.3
241.6
293.0

ACTUAL AVERAGE
TWINE BREAKING
FORCE (daN)
196.0
288.2
311.4

MINIMUM KNOT
BREAKING FORCE
95.8
140.1
170.0

ACTUAL AVERAGE
KNOT BREAKING
FORCE (daN)
156.4
220.7
241.5

The applicable subheading for the baler twine will be 5607.41.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables,..., of polyethylene or polypropylene, binder or baler twine, other. The rate of duty will be 7.2%.

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 Jeff Konzet at 212-466-5885.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri
Director

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