CLA-2-52:RR:NC:TP:352 A83671
Mr. Martin Simek
Weltex Canada Inc.
279 Ouest, Sherbrooke West
Suite 410
Montreal, Canada H2X 1Y2
RE: The tariff classification of greige dobby woven fabric from
Pakistan
Dear Mr. Simek:
In your letter dated May 7, 1996 you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a greige dobby woven fabric composed
of 100% cotton. It is characterized by a complex weave which you
refer to a s a pique or bubble cord woven fabric. This fabric
contains 42.5 single yarns per centimeter in the warp and 18.9
single yarns per centimeter in the filling. It is constructed
using 16/1 c.c. yarns in the warp and 12/1 c.c. yarns in the
filling. Weighing 271 g/m2, this product will be imported in 160
centimeter widths.
The applicable subheading for the dobby woven fabric will be
5209.19.0090, 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, unbleached, other fabrics, other The duty rate will be 6.5
percent ad valorem.
This fabric falls within textile category designation 220.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Pakistan are subject visa requirements.
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. 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 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 Alan
Tytelman at 212-466-5896.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division