The tariff classification of a roll of glass fiber roving from China

NY R03680 April 10, 2006 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:N3:351 R03680 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7019.12.0080 Lisa R. Gooch Ashland Inc. 5200 Blazer Parkway Dublin, OH 43017 RE: The tariff classification of a roll of glass fiber roving from China Dear Ms. Gooch: In your letter dated March 6, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is identified as a roll of glass fiber roving. You indicate that it is a low alkali, without boron, silicate glass fiber in an amorphous vitreous state, with an organic polymer size CAS# 65997-17-3. This material is an industrial material used in conjunction with resin in hand lay-up, spray-up applications. It is used in door and shower panels and boat hulls. The applicable subheading for the roll of glass fiber roving will be 7019.12.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for glass fibers (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics), slivers, rovings, yarn, and chopped strands, rovings, other. The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem. 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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