CLA-2-60:S:N:N6:351 810916
Mr. Darryl Wm. Golden
Norman Krieger, Inc.
P.O. Box 92599
Los Angeles, CA 90009
RE: The tariff classification of fake fur fabric from Japan.
Dear Mr. Golden:
In your letter dated May 25, 1995, on behalf of Hyman Hendler
& Sons, you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample swatch of fake or artificial fur
pile fabric, style no. K-100. In your letter, you indicate that
the fabric's 100% polyester ground is of woven construction;
however, this portion is of weft knit construction. Textile fibers
of 100% acrylic, approximately 7/8 inch long, from carded sliver
were inserted into the ground fabric during the knitting process.
The fabric will be imported in roll about 3 inches in width.
The applicable subheading for the sliver pile fabric will be
6001.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for pile fabrics, including "long pile"
fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted, "long pile"
fabrics, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19.3 percent ad
valorem.
The fabric falls within textile category designation 224.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Japan are subject to 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. 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