CLA-2-60:OT:RR:NC:N3:352
Mr. Rex Bolick
Southern Glove, Inc.
749 AC Little Drive
Newton, NC 28658-3769
RE: The tariff classification of narrow circular knitted cotton and aramid tubing from Honduras.
Dear Mr. Bolick:
In your letter, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two samples were provided.
Style CTS-18 is a seamless circular knit tube measuring approximately two inches in the flattened state, said to be constructed of 100% cotton yarns. Your letter indicates that this knit tubing is designed to be worn on the bare skin as protection in industries such as automotive painting or industrial kitchens where heat is an issue. You state that this tubing will be sold on five-pound rolls, to be cut to length by the customer.
Style KV- TUBE is a seamless circular knit tube measuring approximately three inches in the flattened state, said to be constructed of 100% Kevlar® aramid fiber yarns. Your letter indicates that this knit tubing is cut-resistant and designed to be worn on the bare skin as protection in industries that require protection from sharp edges. You state that this tubing will be sold on five-pound rolls, to be cut to length by the customer.
The applicable subheading for style CTS-18 will be 6003.20.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 6001 or 6002: of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 8% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style KV-TUBE will be 6003.30.6000, HTSUS, which provides for knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 6001 or 6002: of synthetic fibers: other. The rate of duty will be 7.6 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 Maribeth Dunajski at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division