The tariff classification of spiral plastic sleeves from China.

NY K88270 August 10, 2004 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 K88270 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Ms. Mindy Gao BChinaB 267 Fifth Avenue, Suite 502 New York, NY 10016 RE: The tariff classification of spiral plastic sleeves from China. Dear Ms. Gao: In your undated letter, received in this office on August 4, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted with your letter is a small length of spiral sleeve extruded of plastic material. The sleeve is designed to protect high-pressure hydraulic hose by providing resistance to abrasion and electrical conductivity. The sleeves will be imported either in specific lengths or in 300 foot rolls. The sample is being returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the protective plastic spiral sleeve will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division