The tariff classification of a polypropylene plastics coated textile fabric, for use in the manufacture of bulk containers for holding vegetables, etc., from China.

NY M85743 August 10, 2006 CLA-2-59:RR:NC:TA:350 M85743 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5903.90.2500 Ms. Beverly Lengert Panalpina 1400-1100 Melville Street Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6E 4A6 RE: The tariff classification of a polypropylene plastics coated textile fabric, for use in the manufacture of bulk containers for holding vegetables, etc., from China. Dear Ms. Lengert: In your letter dated August 2, 2006, on behalf of Super Poly Limited, Edmonton, Alberta, which was a follow-up to an earlier inquiry where we requested additional information, you requested a classification ruling. The instant sample, which was not identified as to style or quality number, consists of a woven material composed of polypropylene plastic strips which measure not over 5 mm in apparent width, and, as such, are considered to be textile man-made fibers for tariff purposes. This material has been coated/laminated on one side with a blue pigmented, polypropylene plastics film, which is visible to the naked eye. You state that this material has the following composition by weight: Wt. Of PP woven strips: 60% Wt. Of PP coating: 40%      Total: 100% The applicable subheading for the product will be 5903.90.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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 duty rate is 7.5 percent ad valorem. This merchandise falls within textile category designation 229. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division