NY 807362

March 10, 1995

CLA-2-59:S:N:N6:350 807362

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5903.90.2500

Mr. Frank Gonzalez

D. Kratt International, Inc.

P.O. Box 66567

Chicago. IL 60666

RE: The tariff classification of a plastic coated textile fabric

referred to as \"Dielectic Printing Cloth\", (DPC), from

Japan.

Dear Mr. Gonzalez:

In your letter dated January 24, 1995, you requested a

classification ruling. The manufacturer is Asia Stencil Paper

Co., Ltd., Japan.

The instant sample, white in color and identified as Print

Weave Media, consists of four distinct layers composed of a woven

polyester substrate layer which is coated on the top surface with

an acrylic polymer conductive material (under layer). Above this

layer is a surface layer of acrylate polymer. These substances

are considered to be plastics materials and are considered to be

visible to the naked eye. This material has a back layer of

conductive whisker/polyvinyl butyryl resin. The conductives in

the under layer and the conductive whiskers in the back layer are

potassium titanate particles. These particles are used to

attract, form and store electric charges during the printing

process. These substances are metallic salts which have good

conductive properties. This coating on the under surface is not

considered to be visible to the naked eye. This material has the

following overall composition by weight:

Ingredient % by weight

Calcium carbonate 2.5

Polyester fabric 80.5

Acrylate copolymer 7.0

Polyvinyl butyryl 4.5

Acrylate copolymer 3.0

Potassium titanate 2.5

This cloth is not sensitized in any way before it loaded

into the printer. The material is electrically charged once it

is placed into the printer. The charging that ensues causes the

direct interaction with the toner particles in order to form an

image on the cloth.

The applicable subheading for the product will be

5903.90.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for textile fabrics impregnated, coated,

covered or laminated, of man-made fibers, not over 70 percent by

weight of plastics. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad

valorem.

This merchandise falls within textile category designation

229\. Based upon international textile trade agreements products

of Japan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories may be

subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements

applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since

part categories are the result of international bilateral

agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and

changes, to obtain the most current information available, we

suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status

Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal

issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for

inspection at your local Customs office.

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