The tariff classification of baler twine from the Czech Republic

NY A86703 November 7, 1996 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TP:351 A86703 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5607.41.3000 Mr. Robb Leitgen Fybron 702 Endell Court Katy, TX 77450 RE: The tariff classification of baler twine from the Czech Republic Dear Mr. Leitgen: In your letter dated July 9, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted three samples of 100% polypropylene baler twine measuring approximately .5 millimeters (mm) in diameter. The three twines include both the orange and blue twines which are baler twines made from non-texturized, multifilament, fibrillated polypropylene strip. They are singles twines with a "Z" twist. The samples were sent to the Customs Laboratory for testing and the following information was received: STYLE ORANGE 240 ORANGE 350 BLUE 500 RUNNAGE M/KG 196.0 134.1 110.6 MINIMUM TWINE BREAKING FORCE (DECANEWTONS) 165.3 241.6 293.0 ACTUAL AVERAGE TWINE BREAKING FORCE (daN) 196.0 288.2 311.4 MINIMUM KNOT BREAKING FORCE (daN) 95.8 140.1 170.0 ACTUAL AVERAGE KNOT BREAKING FORCE (daN) 156.4 220.7 241.5 The applicable subheading for the baler twine will be 5607.41.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables,..., of polyethylene or polypropylene, binder or baler twine, other. The rate of duty will be 7.2%. 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 Jeff Konzet at 212-466-5885. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division