HQ 086012: Classification of polyethylene tubes and sleeves

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                            HQ 086012

                        January 24, 1990

CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 086012 CB

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  6307.90.9050

Mrs. Alice Wagner
C.J. Tower Inc.
128 Dearborn Street
Buffalo, New York  14202

RE:  Classification of polyethylene tubes and sleeves

Dear Mrs. Wagner:

     In a letter dated November 1, 1989, C.J. Tower Customs
Brokers on behalf of Fabrene Inc., requested a classification
ruling on tubing material on rolls.

     The same tubing material was the subject of HRL 085570,
issued January 12, 1990, which modified an earlier ruling (HRL
084348) classifying the tubing material in subheading
5407.20.0000, HTSUSA.  Upon review, it was determined that the
tubing material is more properly classified in subheading
6307.90.9050, HTSUSA, which provides for other made up articles.

     In your November 1st letter you raise the question of
whether identifying the ultimate user in the United States by
name and product part number printed on the fabric would affect
the classification of the product.  It is Customs position that
the printing on the tubing material does not make a difference
regarding classification.  The printing does not alter the
character of the product.  It merely indicates what is the
intended use of the finished product.  The subject tubing
material falls within the definition of other made up articles as
set forth in Note 7, Section XI, HTSUSA.  Therefore, it remains
properly classified in subheading 6307.90.9050, HTSUSA.

                                Sincerely,



                                John Durant, Director
                                Commercial Rulings Division