CLA-2-60:S:N:N3H:351 871204
Mr. Aramando S. Trevino
A and A Customs Brokers Service, Inc.
415 South International Blvd., Box AA
Hidalgo, TX 78557
RE: The tariff classification of woven and knit elastic narrow
fabrics from Mexico.
Dear Mr. Trevino:
In your letter dated January 29, 1992, on behalf of the
Mexican manufacturer Elasticos Selectos S.A., you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples of narrow elastic fabrics,
item nos. 4001, 4016, 4017, 8091 and 8127. The elastic fabrics
will be imported in rolls and used in the United States by the
undergarment industry. The five samples measure between 3/8 inch
and 5/8 inch in width, and each strip of fabric has two fast
edges. They are primarily made of nylon or polyester fibers.
The first sample, item no. 4001, is made of fabric that is of
knitted construction, contains 34 percent rubber thread, and has
one fast scalloped edge. The second and third samples, item nos.
4016 and 4017, are of knitted construction, have fast picot edges
on one side only, one contain 11-13 percent Lycra spandex yarns,
by weight. The fourth and fifth sample, item nos. 8091 and 8127,
are of woven construction and contains 16-17 percent Lycra, by
weight.
The applicable subheading for the knitted elastic fabrics;
item nos. 4001, 4016 and 4017; will be 6002.10.8000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width not exceeding
30cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn
or rubber thread, other. The rate of duty will be 9.3 percent ad
valorem.
The woven elastic fabrics, item nos. 8091 and 8127, will be
classifiable under the provision for narrow woven fabrics, other
than goods of heading 5807, other woven fabrics, containing by
weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, in
subheading 5608.20.0000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 8 percent
ad valorem.
The knitted and woven elastic fabrics fall within textile
category designation 222 and 229 respectively. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Mexico are
subject to the requirements of a visa and quota restraints.
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.
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