The tariff classification of vertical blind fabrics fromBelgium.

NY 874547 May 26, 1992 CLA-2-58:S:N:N3H:351 874547 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5806.32.2000 Mr. Lee Moore Southern Overseas Corporation P.O. Box 35213 Greensboro, NC 27425 RE: The tariff classification of vertical blind fabrics from Belgium. Dear Mr. Moore: In your letter dated May 15, 1992, on behalf of Bekaert Textiles USA you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted three samples of jacquard woven fabrics that will be used to make vertical blinds, as follows: quality nos. 90715, 90730 and 90719. The samples measure approximately 12 inches in width but will be cut into 3 1/2 inch wide strips in Belgium. The Belgium-made fabrics are made of 100 percent polyester fibers, except for quality no. 90719 which is 63 percent polyester /37 percent acrylic. The fabrics have been entirely impregnated or coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which stiffens the fabrics and creates false selvages that prevent the cut edges from unraveling. We assume that the vertical blind fabrics will only be imported as 3 1/2 inch wide narrow woven fabrics in the piece (in rolls). The applicable subheading for the vertical blind material will be 5806.32.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807; other woven fabrics; of man-made fibers; other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. 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