HQ 087121: Classification of non-woven fabrics

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                                       HQ 087121

                                     July 13, 1990




            CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  087121 DRR

            CATEGORY:  Classification

            TARIFF NO.: 5603.00.9070

            Ms. Eva Kohout
            International Products Company
            P.O. Box 1431
            Scranton, Pennsylvania 18501

            Re:  Classification of non-woven fabrics

            Dear Ms. Kohout:

                 This is in response to your letter of May 10, 1990, in
            which you requested a tariff classification ruling, under the
            Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
            (HTSUSA), for two samples of fabric.

            FACTS:

                 The merchandise at issue is represented by two sample
            swatches of 100 percent polypropylene fibers of spunbonded,
            nonwoven construction, not coated.  The samples differ in
            weight, one weighs 30 grams per square meter, the other weighs
            70 grams per square meter.  The fabrics will be imported from
            Brazil.

            ISSUE:

                 What is the classification of the fabric in question.

            LAW AND ANALYSIS:

                 Classification of merchandise under the HTSUSA is in
            accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI),
            taken in order.  GRI 1 provides that classification shall be
            determined according to the terms of the headings and any
            relative section or chapter notes.  Heading 5603 provides for
            nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or
            laminated.  The samples in question are properly classified
            under this tariff provision.














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            HOLDING:

                 The fabrics in question are classified under subheading
            5603.00.9070, HTSUSA, as nonwovens, whether or not impregnated,
            coated, covered or laminated, of filaments, with a duty rate of
            12.5 percent ad valorem, and subject to textile visa category
            223.

                 Due to the changeable nature of the statistical annotation
            and the restraint (quota/visa) categories applicable to textile
            merchandise, you should contact the local Customs office prior
            to importation of this merchandise to determine the current
            status of any import restraints or requirements.

                 The designated textile and apparel category may be
            subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
            applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Since
            part categories are the result of international bilateral
            agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
            changes, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
            shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint
            Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service,
            which is available for inspection at your local Customs office.

                                       Sincerely,




                                       John Durant, Director
                                       Commercial Rulings Division






























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