NY 862492: The tariff classification of a plaited polyethelene mat fromTaiwan

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                                   NY 862492

                                   May 2, 1991


CLA-2-46:S:N:N1:230 862492  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4602.90.0000

Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corp.
1440 Broadway
New York, NY  10018

RE:  The tariff classification of a plaited polyethelene mat from
Taiwan


Dear Ms. Dugan:

     In your letter dated April 11, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.         
     
     The ruling was requested on a leisure mat, your style A010. 
A sample was submitted and examined.  It will be returned to you
as you requested. However, we regret that it was accidentally cut
during examination.

     The mat is composed of woven monofilaments of polyethelene
in alternating orange and blue colors.  The monofilaments measure
slightly over 1 mm in cross-sectional dimension.  The edges of
the mat are finished with a narrow plastic strip.  In addition,
the mat has two sewn-in plastic sections, one being an inflatable
plastic pillow and the other a section with handles for folding
and carrying.  Monofilament strands which are slightly over 1 mm
in cross-section are classifiable as plaiting materials in
chapter 46 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS).

     The applicable subheading for the plaited polyethelene mat
will be 4602.90.0000, HTS, which provides for other articles made
directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from
articles of heading 4601.  The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent
ad valorem.   

     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