CLA-2-58:OT:RR:NC:N3:352
Amy L. Miller
Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
385 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: The tariff classification of a bonded upholstery fabric consisting of a polyester/nylon face fabric of woven cut weft pile construction laminated to a weft knit backing fabric, from China
Dear Ms. Miller:
In your letter dated July 31, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Flexsteel Industries Inc. One sample was submitted with your request.
Pattern 913 Maarten is a woven fabric laminated to a knit backing fabric. The adhesive that bonds these fabrics together is not visible in the cross section. The face fabric is characterized by its soft, low pile surface. According to the information provided, the face fabric is composed of 94% polyester and 6% nylon, is of cut weft pile construction, and is laminated to an interlock knit backing fabric, with an overall weight of 350 g/m2. Your correspondence indicates that the fabric will be imported in widths of 55 inches and will be used for upholstery.
The applicable subheading for Pattern 913 Maarten will be 5801.33.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806: of man-made fibers: other cut weft pile fabrics. The rate of duty will be 9.8% ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the assumption that the subject goods, in their condition as imported into the United States, conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling. In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, you should bring this to the attention of Customs and you should resubmit for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. You should also be aware that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by Customs.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Maribeth Dunajski at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division