CLA-2-56:S:N:N3H:350 852764
Mr. Walter T. Brown
Toyomemenka (America) Inc.
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
RE: The tariff classification of a laminated fabric known as
`Exacoat' for use in apparel from Japan.
Dear Mr. Brown:
In your letter dated May 18, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The fabric sample submitted, known as `Exacoat,' is stated
to be waterproof and breathable and is designed to be inserted
between the shell and lining of outerwear garments and gloves.
We assume it will be imported in rolls. You only write that "the
contents are polyester as a base cloth with the covering film
being polyurethane." From a visual examination, the polyester
fabric is a nonwoven that appears to have been manufactured by a
melt blown method. This nonwoven layer is approximately 1.5 mm
thick. The covering (one side) of polyurethane film (approx.
0.06 mm) appears to have been laminated to the nonwoven textile.
The applicable subheading for the fabric will be
5603.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for laminated nonwovens, whether or not
impregnated, coated or covered. The rate of duty will be 16
percent ad valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation
223. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Japan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel category 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.
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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