The tariff classification of plastic valances and slats forvertical blinds from Canada.

NY 866833 October 1, 1991 CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:221 866833 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3925.30.5000; 3916.20.0090 Mr. William J. LeClair Trans-Border Customs Services, Inc. One Trans-Border Drive P.O. Box 800 Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of plastic valances and slats for vertical blinds from Canada. Dear Mr. LeClair: In your letter dated September 5, 1991, on behalf of Plastibec, Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The slats are composed of polyvinyl chloride. They will be imported in various ways. The slats marked "A" and "A-1" are contoured or bent. They have a slight lip running along the length of each edge. The "A-1" slats differ from the "A" slats only in that the former have a textured or embossed surface. The "B" slats are essentially the same as the "A" and "A-1" slats except that the "B" slats have a hole punched through them. The "C" slats are flat and perforated. The valance is composed of polyvinyl chloride. It is L-shaped and has channels running along the length of two of its edges. There is no indication that it is processed beyond this stage. As you requested, your samples are being returned. The applicable subheading for the slats that are perforated (Item "C") or punched with a hole (Item "B") will be 3925.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: shutters, blinds and similar articles and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. Goods classifiable under subheading 3925.30.5000, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 3.7 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States- Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The applicable subheading for the valance and the "A" and "A-1" slats will be 3916.20.0090, HTS, which provides for monofilament of which any cross sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of polymers of vinyl chloride, other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. Goods classifiable under subheading 3916.20.0090, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 4 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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 New York Seaport