The tariff classification of polypropylene twine from various countries

N064558 June 18, 2009 CLA-2-56:OT:RR:NC:TA:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5607.49.1500 Doug Coath, Jr. Frank W. Winne & Son, Inc. 521 Fellowship Road Suite 115 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 RE: The tariff classification of polypropylene twine from various countries Dear Mr. Coath: In your letter dated May 8, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a split film polypropylene twisted twine constructed of fibrillated strip that has been more or less completely split by twisting. The diameter is less than 4.8 mm. You state that it is used to bale hay, specifically round bales of hay. However, we note from our examination that it has an “S” twist. The Explanatory Note to subheading 5607.41, in which baler twine is defined for tariff purposes, requires a “Z” twist. The applicable subheading for the split film polypropylene twine will be 5607.49.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of polypropylene, other, other, not braided or plaited, measuring less than 4.8mm in diameter. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. 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