The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a polishing bonnet from Canada; Article 509.

NY 814435 September 8, 1995 CLA-2-59:S:N:N6:350 814435 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5911.90.0080 Mr. Gary S. Lewin E. Besler & Company P.O. Box 66361 Chicago, IL 60666-0361 RE: The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a polishing bonnet from Canada; Article 509. Dear Mr. Lewin: In your letter dated April 29, 1995, on behalf of Wen Products, you requested a ruling on the status of a polishing bonnet from Canada under the NAFTA. A representative sample was submitted. The product consists of a round polishing bonnet measuring 7" in diameter. The bonnet is made from a knit pile fabric which is composed of 100% polyester man-made fibers. An elasticized collar (rubber) is sewn around the perimeter of the bonnet to facilitate its placement on the head of a polishing machine. Your correspondence indicates that the bonnet is wholly produced in Canada from originating materials (U.S. origin) except for an insignificant amount of thread (de minimis) of which 60% is of Canadian origin. The applicable tariff provision for the product will be 5911.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for textile products and articles, for technical use. The general rate of duty will be 7.1 percent ad valorem and there is no quota for this item. The product, being wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of Canada, will meet the requirements of HTSUSA General Note 12(b)(i), and will therefore be entitled to a 2.2 percent rate of duty under the NAFTA upon compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agreements. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 181 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 181). 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. This ruling letter is binding only as to the party to whom it is issued and may be relied on only by that party. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport