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

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 New York Seaport