The tariff classification of laminated fabric for use in themanufacture of bags and containers, from Thailand.

NY 884784 April 27, 1993 CLA-2-S9:S:N:N6:350 884784 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5903.90.2500 Mr. Michael S. O'Rourke Rode & Qualey 295 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of laminated fabric for use in the manufacture of bags and containers, from Thailand. Dear Mr. O'Rourke: In your letter dated April 8, 1993, on behalf of Ovasco Industries, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted two different samples of style #8008. The fabrics are woven from white polypropylene textile strips and have between an 8x8 and lOxlO yarn count. While you did not indicate the denier, it appears to be between 800 to 1,000. One side of the fabric has been laminated with what you state is a 20 micron thick polypropylene fill. In one sample, this film is black pigmented and in the other a medium blue. Both plastic fills are visible to the naked eye other than by a change of color. You do not indicate how wide the material will be or give the respective weights of the woven fabric and plastic film. However, from a visual inspection, the plastic fill is not over 70 percent by weight of the total weight of the fabric. We agree with your contention that the applicable subheading for the fabric will be 5903.90.2500, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, of man-made fibers, not over 70 percent by weight of plastics. The rate of duty will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. This merchandise falls within textile category designation 229. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Thailand are subject to and the requirement of a visa. 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, to obtain the most current information available, 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. 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