NY a86384: The tariff classification of coir mats from India.

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                            NY A86384

                         August 16, 1996

CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TP:349 A86384  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5702.20.2000; 5702.20.1000  

Mr. Jeffrey Allwine
J.D. Medas International
5676 Meadow Vista Way
Agoura Hills, CA  91301

RE:  The tariff classification of coir mats from India.

Dear Mr. Allwine:

     In your letter dated July 25, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling.  
     
     You have submitted three samples of coir mats which will be
used as floor mats, door mats or auto floor mats.   Sample nos. 2
and 3 are flat woven coir mats.  Sample no. 3 has a vinyl backing
and the edges will be finished with black vinyl binding tape.
Sample no. 2 is black in color.  The submitted sample measures
approximately 13-1/4 x 15-1/2 inches and has a rubber backing and
a rubber edge. 

     Sample no. 1 is pile coir mat with a rubber backing.  The
face contains a poinsettia, holly leaf and star design.  The
submitted mat measures approximately 14 x 18 inches.
     
     The applicable subheading for samples nos. 2 and 3 will be
5702.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor
coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up,
including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar hand-
woven rugs: floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir): other.  The
duty rate will be Free.

     The applicable subheading for sample no. 1  will be
5702.20.1000, HTS, which provides for carpets and other textile
floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not
made up, including "Kelem", "Schumacks", "Karamanie" and similar
hand-woven rugs: floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir): other. 
The duty rate will be 17.2 cents per square meter. 

     



     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