The tariff classification of fibers from China.
Issued July 2, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5503.90.9000
Headings: 5503
Product description
The fibers will be used for stuffing material for chairs and sofas.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the fibers will be 5503.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Other: Other.
Full text
NY H82712 July 2, 2001 CLA-2-55:RR:NC:TA:351 H82712 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5503.90.9000 Ms. Corinne Darnell The Hipage Company, Inc. 532 N. Regional road, Suite D, 27409 P.O. Box 35026 Greensboro, NC 27425 RE: The tariff classification of fibers from China. Dear Ms. Darnell: In your letter dated June 15, 2001, on behalf of S.V. International Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted are staple fibers stated to be made of polyethylene constructed from recycled plastics. The fibers will be used for stuffing material for chairs and sofas. The applicable subheading for the fibers will be 5503.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.5 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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