The tariff classification of a fabric edging from Belgium

N045821 December 4, 2008 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Janice McEachern Rogers & Brown P.O. Box 20160 Charleston, SC 29413-0160 RE: The tariff classification of a fabric edging from Belgium Dear Ms. McEachem: In your letter dated November 20, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Tri Vantage, of Statesville, North Carolina. The submitted sample is identified as a kador. It is a PVC-coated textile fabric, 1¼” in width, that is welded on to a flexible, round extruded PVC core that is 1/4" in diameter. You state that it is used to make various maritime coverings, tents, etc. It appears to be an edging that is inserted in to a seam, with the PVC core protecting the edge. The applicable subheading for the Kador will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. In your letter you suggested that the item be classified under subheading 5911.90.0090, HTSUS, which provides for textile products and articles for technical uses. It would not be classified under that subheading as it does not rise to the level of technical use as defined in Note 7 to Chapter 59. That is, it does not present any unique characteristics that identify it for use with various types of machinery, apparatus, equipment, instruments, or tools that are generally used to process or manufacture other materials. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Mitchel Bayer at (646) 733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division