NY 859527
JAN 30 1991
CLA-2-56:S:N:N3G:345 859527
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.3000; 5609.00.1000
Mr. Steven P. Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg, Anderson, O'Donnell & Rodriguez
200 West Adams Street
Suite 2625
Chicago, Ilinois 60606
RE: The tariff classification of "textile cut yarns" from Japan.
Dear Mr. Sonnenberg:
In your letter dated January 10, 1991, on behalf of
Mitsuboshi Belting Limited, Kobe, Japan, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples are four types of textile cut yarns
treated with a small amount of Resolusinol-Formaldehyde-Latex
(RFL) Adhesive. Sample A3 is cut nylon yarns of 6 millimeters
length. Samples C2 and C3 are cut cotton yarns of 4 millimeter
and 6 millimeter lengths respectively. The above samples will be
combined with rubber to manufacture automotive and industrial
belts. The cut yarns are no longer "yarns" because they are no
longer considered continuous strands suitable for weaving or
knitting. This letter will be given confidential treatment based
on the facts you supplied to support your claim for exemption
from disclosure.
Further information is required for Sample B3 cut aramid
yarns. Please furnish an actual sample of the product from which
the "strips" are cut. Also, repeat the process used for the
manufacture of the cut aramid yarns.
The applicable subheading for exhibit A3 will be,
5609.00.3000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, strip or the like of
heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not
elsewhere specified or include: of man-made fibers. The rate of
duty will be 9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for exhibits C2 and C3 will be
5609.00.1000, HTS, which provides for articles of yarn, strip or
the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables,
not elsewhere specified or include: of cotton. The rate of duty
will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport