NY a85761: The tariff classification of a rubber door mat from India.

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                            NY A85761

                          August 1, 1996

CLA-2-63:NC:TP:349 A85761  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4016.91.0000  

Mr. Premdeep Singh
120 E. Hamilton Ave.
State College, PA  16801

RE:  The tariff classification of a rubber door mat from India.

Dear Mr. Singh:

     In your letter dated July 12, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted black rubber mat is made up of strips of used
automobile tires.  These strips are joined together by galvanized
steel wire inserted through holes in the strips.  The strips are
seperated by yellow plastic spacers.  This rectangular mat
measures approximately 15 x 24 inches and is 5/8 of an inch
thick.  As requested in your letter the sample is being returned.

     The applicable subheading for the mat will be 4016.91.0000
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard
rubber: other: floor coverings and mats.  The rate of duty will
be 4.3 percent ad valorem.   

     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 John
Hansen at 212-466-5854.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division