E81814 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of tarpaulins from China.

Issued July 15, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3926.90.9880

Headings: 3926

Product description

The tarpaulins are composed of a woven polyethylene fabric coated on both sides with a plastics material visible to the naked eye. The polyethylene strips which make up the fabric are each under 5 millimeters in width. The tarpaulins have hems and grommets.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the tarpaulins will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.

Full text

NY E81814 July 15, 1999 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 E81814 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Ms. Luchy Oronoz Hardware Plus, Inc. P.O. Box 10773 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, PR 00922 RE: The tariff classification of tarpaulins from China. Dear Ms. Oronoz: In your letter dated June 1, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A blue sample swatch was provided with your letter. The tarpaulins are composed of a woven polyethylene fabric coated on both sides with a plastics material visible to the naked eye. The polyethylene strips which make up the fabric are each under 5 millimeters in width. The tarpaulins have hems and grommets. The applicable subheading for the tarpaulins will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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