NY 863075: The tariff classification of fibrillated, twistedpolypropylene rope from Portugal.

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                              NY 863075

June 13, 1991


CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:351 863075  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5607.49.2500  

Ms. Maureen Shoule
J.W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc.
15 Park Row
New York, NY  10038

RE:  The tariff classification of fibrillated, twisted
polypropylene  rope from Portugal.

Dear Ms. Shoule:

     In your letter dated May 7, 1991, on behalf of Amalgamated
Cordage Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     You have submitted a sample of a 100 foot long coil of 1/2
inch diameter, yellow 100% polypropylene rope.  No item or style
number is indicated on the sample.  The cordage is of twisted
three-strand construction.  We assume that the cordage measures
move than 10,000 decitex.  In your letter, you described the rope
as being made of wide nonfibrillated strip, and you asked us to
verify that fact with our laboratory.  However, according to our
New York Laboratory, the rope is composed of over 65 percent
fibrillated polypropylene strip.  As requested in your letter,
the sample will be returned to you.

     The applicable subheading for the rope will be 5607.49.2500,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not
plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated,
covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics, of polyethylene or
polypropylene, other; other, not braided or plaited; other.  The
rate of duty will be 15 percent ad valorem plus 27.6 cents per
kilogram.   

     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