CLA-2-60:S:N:N6:351 886572
Mr. John Lee
Welcome Textile Industries Pte. Ltd.
116, Neythal Road
Singapore 2262
RE: The tariff classification of three knit pile fabrics, one
jersey knit fabric and one knitted collar from Singapore.
Dear Mr. Lee:
In an original copy of your letter dated March 27, 1993 and
samples shipped on May 26, 1993, you requested a classification
ruling.
In response to our check-list letter under control number
884458 dated April 2, 1993, you have submitted samples and
information for five of the listed eighteen items. In this letter,
we will only refer to the samples and information that you have
sent us on May 26 to identify the knitted fabrics, as follows: 1.
fleece, 76% polyester/ 12% cotton/ 12% rayon; 2. jersey, 65%
polyester/ 35% cotton; 3. fleece, 65% polyester/ 35% cotton; 4.
printed fleece, 65% polyester/ 35% cotton; and 5. collar, 65%
polyester/ 35% cotton. The fabrics have the following
constructions: the three fleece fabrics are assumed to be of looped
knit pile construction where the inserted loops have been brushed,
the jersey is of weft knit construction and the collar appears to
be of rib weft knit construction. Sample no. 1 weighs between 215
and 360 grams per square meter (g/m2), sample no. 2 weighs 130 -
230 g/m2, and samples 3 and 4 weigh 215 - 260 g/m2. All four of the
fabrics in the piece, nos. 1 through 4, will be imported in widths
ranging between 130 centimeters (cm) and 190 cm. Item no. 5, the
collar, will measure 30 - 50 cm in length and 4 - 10 cm in width.
The collar is a wearing apparel part.
The applicable subheading for the three fleece fabrics,
nos. 1, 3 and 4, will be 6001.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for pile fabrics,
including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or
crocheted, looped pile fabrics, of man-made fibers. The duty rate
will be 19.5 percent ad valorem.
The jersey fabric, no. 2, will be classifiable under the
provision for other knitted or crocheted fabrics, other, of man-
made fibers, other, in subheading 6002.93.0080, HTS. The rate of
duty will be 14 percent ad valorem.
The knitted collar, no. 5, will be classifiable under the
provision for knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing
accessories, parts, other, of man-made fibers, in subheading
6117.90.0056, HTS. The rate of duty will be 15.5 percent ad
valorem.
The fleece fabrics, the jersey fabric and the collar fall
within textile category designations 224, 222 and 659,
respectively. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
products of Singapore are subject to quota and the requirement 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. Please note
that part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport