NY 862852: The tariff classification of a nylon net article used inautomotive airbag equipment, exported from the Philippines

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                                   NY 862852

                                   May 8, 1991


CLA-2-87:S:N:N1:101-862852  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8708.99.5080  

Mr. David W. Cadmus
Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc.
New York Air Cargo Branch
182-22 150th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11413

RE:  The tariff classification of a nylon net article used in
automotive airbag equipment, exported from the Philippines

Dear Mr. Cadmus:

     In your letter dated April 25, 1991, on behalf of Izumi Co.,
Patchogue, NY, you requested a tariff classification ruling.  You
have submitted a specification sheet and a sample of the
material.

     The imported merchandise is a nylon coated net used in an
airbag which is part of the automotive safety restraint system. 
The material is purchased from Germany and sent to the Philippine
to be constructed into the finished product.  The merchandise is
not knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope but is an integral
part of the automotive airbag.  
     
     The applicable subheading for the nylon coated net used in
an automotive airbag will be 8708.99.5080, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
parts and accessories of motor vehicles.  The  rate of duty will
be 3.1 percent ad valorem.

     The Philippines is a designated beneficiary developing
country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP).  However, your inquiry does not provide enough information
for us to comment on the possible applicability of GSP.    

     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