The tariff classification of non-skid material from China
Issued January 15, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3921.12.1950
Headings: 3921
Product description
You submitted two representative samples that were identified as A (style V501) and B (style V515). Your letter indicates that both samples were constructed from open mesh base fabrics of knit construction that were composed of filament polyester yarns. They were then coated or covered on both sides with a blown (foam) non-skid PVC plastic material.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for both non-skid materials, styles V501 and V515, will be 3921.12.1950, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, cellular, of polymers of vinyl chloride, combined with a single textile material, other.
Full text
NY K82162 January 15, 2004 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:3:350 K82162 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3921.12.1950 Michael Brooks The Square Yard Inc. 5150 S. Decatur Las Vegas, NV 89118 RE: The tariff classification of non-skid material from China Dear Mr. Brooks: In your letter dated December 1, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted two representative samples that were identified as A (style V501) and B (style V515). Your letter indicates that both samples were constructed from open mesh base fabrics of knit construction that were composed of filament polyester yarns. They were then coated or covered on both sides with a blown (foam) non-skid PVC plastic material. The applicable subheading for both non-skid materials, styles V501 and V515, will be 3921.12.1950, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, cellular, of polymers of vinyl chloride, combined with a single textile material, 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 Deborah Walsh at (646) 733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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