CLA-2-52:S:N:N6:352 806041
Ms. Mary C. Hunter
Woolrich, Inc.
Woolrich, PA 17779
RE: The tariff classification of woven fabric from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Hunter:
In your letter dated January 16, 1995 you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of plain woven fabric that has
been dyed a single uniform color. This textile product is
composed of 100% cotton. It contains 27.5 single yarns per
centimeter in the warp and 16.5 single yarns per centimeter in
the filling. The fabric is constructed using 10/1 c.c. yarns in
both the warp and filling. Weighing 262 g/m2, this merchandise
will be imported in widths ranging between 111 and 147
centimeters. Based on the data you provided, the average yarn
number for this fabric has been calculated to be 16 in the metric
system.
The applicable subheading for the plain woven fabric will be
5209.31.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85
percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2,
dyed, plain weave, other, sheeting, not napped. The duty rate
will be 8.8 percent ad valorem.
This woven fabric falls within textile category designation
313. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Hong Kong are subject to the requirements 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