NY 862962: The tariff classification of a nonwoven fabric for use inthe manufacture of footwear, from Canada.

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                                    NY 862962

                                   May 14, 1991


CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:350 862962  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5603.00.90  

Mr. Gary C. Lefebvre
Freudenberg Nonwovens Inc.
P.O. Box 48
Rooseveltown, N.Y. 13683

RE:  The tariff classification of a nonwoven fabric for use in
the manufacture of footwear, from Canada.

Dear Mr Lefebvre:

     In your letter dated April 17, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     The sample submitted (Style S 625) consists of a nonwoven
fabric containing an adhesive binder.  You state that this fabric
will be used in the footwear industry as an interlining material
and provide the following specifications:  

          Fiber composition:   Nylon     - 10% 
                               Textile   - 50% 
                               Polyester - 33%   
                               Binder    - 50% 
                               Rayon     -  7%                                                         
                                                             
Total weight of fabric is 84 grams per square meter.             
                                                                 
     The applicable subheading for the fabric will be 5603.00.90,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for  nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated.  The duty rate will be 12.5 percent ad valorem.

     Goods classifiable under subheading 5603.00.90, HTS, which have
originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 8.7
percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States- Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of
the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
                                                                 
     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.


                                   Sincerely,



                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport