The tariff classification of a rope from Portugal.
Issued September 13, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5607.49.2500
Headings: 5607
Product description
You have submitted two samples of twisted 3-strand 50 percent olefin/50 percent polyethylene rope measuring approximately 9 millimeters in diameter. Each of the 3-strands is comprised of fibers made of “nonfibrillated strips.” You do not give any style or item number. It is green in color. It will be used for commercial fishing.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rope will be 5607.49.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of polyethylene or polypropylene, other, other, not braided or plaited, other.
Full text
NY I86046 September 13, 2002 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TA:351 I86046 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5607.49.2500 Mr. Robert J. Gavel Navigator International Marketing Ltd. R.R. 5, Box 1460 Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B5A4A9 RE: The tariff classification of a rope from Portugal. Dear Mr. Gavel: In your letter dated September 3, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted two samples of twisted 3-strand 50 percent olefin/50 percent polyethylene rope measuring approximately 9 millimeters in diameter. Each of the 3-strands is comprised of fibers made of “nonfibrillated strips.” You do not give any style or item number. It is green in color. It will be used for commercial fishing. The applicable subheading for the rope will be 5607.49.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of polyethylene or polypropylene, other, other, not braided or plaited, other. The rate of duty will be 13.4 cents per kg. plus 7.2 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 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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