NY 864467
JULY 12 1991
CLA-2-50:S:N:N3H:352 864467
Mr. Thomas Skorczynski
International A C Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 1228
New York, NY 10008
RE: The tariff classification of silk woven fabric from China.
Dear Mr. Skorczynski:
In your letter dated June 14, 1991 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted a sample of fabric that is plain woven.
It is composed of 100% silk and has been dyed a single uniform
color. This merchandise will be imported on rolls with the
fabric measuring approximately 139 centimeters in width. Your
correspondence requested clarificationg on the rate of duty for
100% silk woven fabric when it is imported with various kinds of
weaves, different weight amounts and if the merchandise is dyed
or bleached. Your letter of inquiry also suggests that this type
of fabric would be classified in subheading 5007.10.3020,
regardless of the variations of weaves, weights and whether the
merchandise was dyed or bleached.
The applicable subheading for the silk woven fabric will be
5007.10.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for woven fabrics or silk waste, fabrics of
noil silk, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or
noil silk waste, not jacquard woven, more that 127 centimeters in
width. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.
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