CBP Ruling N277404 — The tariff classification of yarn and fibrilated twine from China and Turkey

Tariff classification

Headings: 5404, 5402

Product description

You submitted two samples of a yarn and twine without their supports. You did state that the samples are for industrial, as opposed to retail, use; by this we assume the yarn and twine will be imported on large machine-ready spools, not retail packaging. According to the terms of Note 4 to Section XI, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the yarns do not meet the definition of “put up for retail sale.” The first sample that was submitted, 9,999 Denier is described as virgin polypropylene fibrilated twine. The yarn is imported from Turkey.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the 100% virgin polypropylene fibrillated twine will be 5404.90.0000, HTSUS, which provides for Strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm: Other. The applicable subheading for the polypropylene, two-ply texturized yarn will be 5402.34.6000, HTSUS, which provides for synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, textured yarn, of polypropylene, multiple (folded) or cabled yarn.

Full text

N277404 August 12, 2016 CLA-2-54:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5402.34.6000; 5404.90.0000 Mr. Stephen L. Fodor Customs Services & Solutions, Inc. 5833 Stewart Pkwy # 102 P.O. Box 5644 Douglasville, GA 30135 RE: The tariff classification of yarn and fibrilated twine from China and Turkey Dear Mr. Fodor: In your letter dated June 20, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Cosmic International, Inc. You submitted two samples of a yarn and twine without their supports. You did state that the samples are for industrial, as opposed to retail, use; by this we assume the yarn and twine will be imported on large machine-ready spools, not retail packaging. According to the terms of Note 4 to Section XI, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the yarns do not meet the definition of “put up for retail sale.” The first sample that was submitted, 9,999 Denier is described as virgin polypropylene fibrilated twine. The yarn is imported from Turkey. The applicable subheading for the 100% virgin polypropylene fibrillated twine will be 5404.90.0000, HTSUS, which provides for Strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm: Other. The rate of duty is free. The second sample that was submitted, DTY500/144/2 HIM you describe as a two-ply texturized polypropylene yarn. The yarn is imported from Turkey. The applicable subheading for the polypropylene, two-ply texturized yarn will be 5402.34.6000, HTSUS, which provides for synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, textured yarn, of polypropylene, multiple (folded) or cabled yarn. The rate of duty will be 8% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. Samples will be retained. 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 Adleasia Lonesome at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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