NY 865117: The tariff classification of Manila hemp (abaca fiber) from the Philippines.

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                           NY 865117


July 22, 1991

CLA-2-53:S:N:N3H:351 865117  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5305.21.0000; 5305.29.0000  

Mr. Reophi B. Medina
United Trade Link Corporation
P.O. Box 395
Hicksville, N.Y. 11802

RE:  The tariff classification of Manila hemp (abaca fiber) from
     the Philippines.

Dear Mr. Medina:

     In your letter dated July 9, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling, and also requested information on import
procedures and documentation.

     You indicated that you are planning to import Manila hemp
(abaca fibers) to be used in the manufacture of rope.  You have
submitted no samples and did not indicate whether you plan to
import raw fibers or fibers which are further processed.

     The applicable subheading for the abaca fibers, if raw,
would be 5305.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other vegetable fibers...; of
abaca; raw.  The merchandise would be free of duty.

     The applicable subheading for the abaca fibers, if
processed, would be 5305.29.0000, HTS, which provides for other
vegetable fibers...; of abaca; other.  This merchandise would
also be free of duty.

     There are currently no quota or visa restrictions for these
products when imported from the Philippines into the United
States.  

     We are enclosing two brochures published by the Customs
Service: Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports, and
United States Import Requirements.  We hope these will be
helpful in addressing the general questions you raise on import
procedures, documentation and marking requirements.

     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         


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