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The tariff classification of coir rug from Germany.
Issued March 12, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5702.20.2000
Headings: 5702
Product description
You submitted a representative sample of a machine woven coir rug. The rug is made of 70 percent coir and 30 percent sisal fibers with a latex backing. The rug will vary in size from 4 x 5 to 10 x 13 feet.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the coir rug will be 5702.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir): other.
Full text
NY A80555 March 12, 1996 CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TP:349 A80555 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5702.20.2000 Ms. Laura Denny CBT International, Inc. 110 West Ocean Blvd. Suite 1003 Long Beach, California 90802 RE: The tariff classification of coir rug from Germany. Dear Ms. Denny: In your letter dated February 15, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a representative sample of a machine woven coir rug. The rug is made of 70 percent coir and 30 percent sisal fibers with a latex backing. The rug will vary in size from 4 x 5 to 10 x 13 feet. The applicable subheading for the coir rug will be 5702.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs: floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir): other. The rate of duty will be Free. 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 John Hansen at 212-466-5854. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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