NY 863493: The tariff classification of mattress padding known as"Trifelt Pad", for use in manufacturing mattresses, from Mexico.

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                                 NY 863493

                                June 5, 1991

CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:350 863493

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO: 5603.00.3000

Mr. George Rashid
Rashid Customhouse Brokerage (RCB)
122 W Grant St. Suite 9 Dep 1
Calexico, CA 92231 

RE:  The tariff classification of mattress padding known as
"Trifelt Pad",  for use in manufacturing mattresses, from Mexico.

Dear Mr. Rashid: 

     In your letter dated May 10, 1991, as agent for Mr. Alfonso
Labrada, who is acting on behalf of the manufacturer Fieltros y
Coberiones S.A. De C.V.,  you requested a tariff classification
ruling.

     According to the manufacturer, this approximately 1/2" thick
batting is produced by an air lay process composed of 80 percent
recycled textile fibers and 20 percent synthetic resin binder.  The
garnetted textile fibers, including bits of yarn and small pieces of
fabric, are stated to be 80 to 90 percent of cotton with the balance
being man-made fibers. The resin or agglutinating substance is not
visibly apparent.  The material is somewhat easy to separate, but there
is a uniform cohesion of fibers throughout the thickness of the
material.  One surface of this material has been laminated with a thin
layer of an unidentified compact plastic substance.

     The applicable subheading for the mattress padding will be
5603.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for laminated nonwovens. The rate of duty will be 16
percent ad valorem.

     The product falls within textile category designation 223.  Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Mexico are
subject to visa requirements.

     The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into
parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject
merchandise may be affected.  Since part categories are the result of
international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current information
available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.

     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