The tariff classification of a coated double weave industrial fabric from Japan

N279980 December 8, 2016 CLA-2-59:OT:RR:NC:N3:350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5903.90.2500 Mr. Nicholas van der Toorn MBL (USA) Corporation 601 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350-9535 RE: The tariff classification of a coated double weave industrial fabric from Japan Dear Mr. van der Toorn: In your letter dated September 01, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided. Style F260R2-2.00 is a stiff brown-black double weave fabric. Your submission states it has been coated with a Resorcinol Formalin Latex compound (RFL), which enhances the fabric’s ability to adhere to rubber. It is the opinion of this office that the coating is visible to the naked eye. In your letter you acknowledge that previous rulings have found that RFL does not meet the criteria for classification as a synthetic rubber under Chapter 40, Note 4(a), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The Textile Breakdown Sheet provided specifies that this fabric is composed of nylon 6,6 and other man-made fibers, and weighs 1215 g/m2. Your letter states that this fabric will be imported in a width of 980 millimeters and length of 100 meters, and that it will be used in the manufacture of automotive and industrial rubber belting, specifically, covering the surface of timing belts. The applicable subheading for Style F260R2-2.00 will be 5903.90.2500, HTSUS, which provides for Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902: Of man-made fibers: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 7.5 percent 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This ruling is being issued under the assumption that the subject goods, in their condition as imported into the United States, conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling.  In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, you should bring this to the attention of Customs and you should resubmit for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.  You should also be aware that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by Customs.  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 Maribeth Dunajski at maribeth.dunajski@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division