Textile gaskets are classified in Heading 5911 which provides for textile products and articles, for technical uses. Section XVI Note 1(e) excludes other articles of textile material for technical uses (heading 5911) from classification within that Section. Section XVII Note 2(a) excludes joints, washers or the like of any material from classification within that Section. Chapter 90 Note 1(a) excludes articles of a kind used in machines, appliances or for other technical uses…of textile material (heading 5911) from classification within that Chapter. Therefore, textile gaskets that are solely or principally used as parts of any of the articles in Section XVI (i.e. Chapter 84 and 85 machines and mechanical devices etc.), Section XVII (i.e. Chapter 96-89 transportation vehicles) , or Chapter 90 (optical devices, test and measuring instruments etc.)are classifiable in heading 5911. For instance needleloom felt gasket for use in automobile sunroof assemblies was decided to be classified in subheading 5911.90 by NY D87291 numbered case dated January 29, 1999 (i.e. US Ruling).