The tariff classification of a "chafe protector" from Sri Lanka.
Issued April 9, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6307.90.9989
Headings: 6307
Product description
It is constructed of polyester woven fabric. The protector has been hemmed on two sides and contains a series of woven in teflon yarns running down the center of the article.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “chafe protector” will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles.
Full text
NY D89606 April 9, 1999 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 D89606 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989 Mr. Peter K Schlesinger Atlantic Customs Brokers, Inc. 1975 Linden Boulevard Elmont, NY 11003 RE: The tariff classification of a “chafe protector” from Sri Lanka. Dear Mr. Schlesinger: In your letter dated March 18, 1998, on behalf of North Cloth, Milford, Connecticut, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a “chafe protector” designed to be attached to a sail to reinforce the sail against wear from the mast supports. It is constructed of polyester woven fabric. The protector has been hemmed on two sides and contains a series of woven in teflon yarns running down the center of the article. The applicable subheading for the “chafe protector” will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem. Articles which are classifiable under subheading 6307.90.9989, HTS, which are products of Sri Lanka are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. Additionally, please note that separate Federal Trade Commission marking requirements exist regarding country of origin, fiber content, and other information that must appear on many textile items. You should contact the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Enforcement, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20580, for information on the applicability of these requirements to this item. 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 Alan Tytelman at 212-637-7092. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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