The tariff classification of chopped fibers from Japan
Issued September 28, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5601.30.0000
Headings: 5601
Product description
You submitted descriptive literature on 5 samples of synthetic treated chopped textile fibers. The chopped textile fibers have been cut to sizes between 3 and 3.5 mm lengths. All of the chopped fibers are coated in an adhesive compound of Resorcinol, Formalin and Latex (RFL) this product is not considered rubberized within the meaning of Note 4(a) to Chapter 40, of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS). RFL is used to enhance the fibers ability to adhere to the rubber. Sample one is 6529 Chopped Conex 3mm, this is described as a treated chopped meta-aramid fiber measuring 2.2 decitex and 3 mm in length. Sample two is Chopped Kevlar 3.5 mm, this is described as a treated chopped para-aramid fiber measuring 3340 decitex and 3.5 mm in length. Sample three is Treated Chopped Aramid Twaron 3.5 mm, this is described as a treated chopped para-aramid fiber measuring 3360 decitex and 3.5 mm in length. Sample four is Chopped Conex R 2D 3 mm, this is described as a treated chopped meta-aramid fiber measuring 2.2 decitex and 3 mm in length. Sample five is Chopped Nylon 6522 R 6D 3 mm, this is described as a treated polyamide fiber measuring 2100 decitex and 3 mm in length.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 6529 Chopped Conex 3mm, Chopped Kevlar 3.5 mm, Treated Chopped Aramid Twaron 3.5 mm, Chopped Conex R 2D 3 mm and Chopped Nylon 6522 R 6D 3 mm will be 5601.30.0000, HTSUS, which provides for textile, flock.
Full text
N278819 September 28, 2016 CLA-2-56:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5601.30.0000 Mr. Nicholas J. Van der Toorn MBL (USA) Corporation 601 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 66350-9535 RE: The tariff classification of chopped fibers from Japan Dear Mr. Van der Torn: In your letters dated August 24, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted descriptive literature on 5 samples of synthetic treated chopped textile fibers. The chopped textile fibers have been cut to sizes between 3 and 3.5 mm lengths. All of the chopped fibers are coated in an adhesive compound of Resorcinol, Formalin and Latex (RFL) this product is not considered rubberized within the meaning of Note 4(a) to Chapter 40, of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS). RFL is used to enhance the fibers ability to adhere to the rubber. Sample one is 6529 Chopped Conex 3mm, this is described as a treated chopped meta-aramid fiber measuring 2.2 decitex and 3 mm in length. Sample two is Chopped Kevlar 3.5 mm, this is described as a treated chopped para-aramid fiber measuring 3340 decitex and 3.5 mm in length. Sample three is Treated Chopped Aramid Twaron 3.5 mm, this is described as a treated chopped para-aramid fiber measuring 3360 decitex and 3.5 mm in length. Sample four is Chopped Conex R 2D 3 mm, this is described as a treated chopped meta-aramid fiber measuring 2.2 decitex and 3 mm in length. Sample five is Chopped Nylon 6522 R 6D 3 mm, this is described as a treated polyamide fiber measuring 2100 decitex and 3 mm in length. The applicable subheading for the 6529 Chopped Conex 3mm, Chopped Kevlar 3.5 mm, Treated Chopped Aramid Twaron 3.5 mm, Chopped Conex R 2D 3 mm and Chopped Nylon 6522 R 6D 3 mm will be 5601.30.0000, HTSUS, which provides for textile, flock. The general rate of duty will be Free. 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. 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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