CLA-2-52:S:N:N6:352 812166
Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed
IST Inc.
3444 De La Cruz Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
RE: The tariff classification of cotton woven fabric from Pakistan.
Dear Mr. Ahmed:
In your letter dated June 22, 1995, you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample is composed of 100 percent unbleached cotton. The 2x1 twill
woven fabric is constructed using 20/1 c.c. yarns in both the warp and filling. It contains
38.6 single yarns per centimeter in the warp and 26.8 single yarns per centimeter in the
filling. This textile product weighs approximately 225 grams per square meter. It will be
imported in 142 centimeter widths.
The applicable subheading for the unbleached twill woven fabric will be 5209.12.0020,
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 grams per
square meter, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, not napped. The
duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
This woven fabric falls within textile category designation 317. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Pakistan 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