NY 866402: The tariff classification of plastic hosebuns from Canada.

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                                   NY 866402

                               September 4, 1991

CLA-2-39:S:N:N3G:221 866402  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9090

Mr. David Kennedy
W.Y. Moberly, Inc.
Box 164
Sweetgrass, Montana  59484

RE:  The tariff classification of plastic hosebuns from Canada.

Dear Mr. Kennedy:

     In your letter dated August 5, 1991, on behalf of
Hosehandlers International, Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     The plastic hosebuns are fitted on hoses to prevent the
hoses from collapsing when they are bent.  The hosebuns are made
in sizes ranging from 3/4" to 10" in inside diameter.  A
replaceable textile sling will be imported with each hosebun. 
You state in your letter that the textile slings will never be
shipped separately from the hosebuns.  When imported with the
slings, the hosebuns are not subject to any visa or quota
restrictions.  "Made in Canada" is molded into each hosebun. 
This marking is sufficient to meet the country of origin marking
requirements.

     The applicable subheading for the hosebun with a sling will
be 3926.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.  The
rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.  

     Goods classifiable under subheading 3926.90.9090, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
3.7 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-
Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.

     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