CLA-2-54:RR:NC:TA:352 B80067
Mr. Donald S. Simpson
Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of polyester/nylon blend woven
fabric from Japan.
Dear Mr. Simpson:
In your letter dated November 22, 1996, on behalf of your
client Tomen America, you requested a modification of ruling NY
A89481 based on a change in the fiber content of the fabric
designated as style G-71900. The new fiber content and
description of this product is detailed below. This change in
fiber content has no impact on the classification of this
product.
The submitted sample, designated as style G-71900, is a
woven fabric composed of 50% filament polyester and 50% filament
nylon. It has been dyed a single uniform color. This fabric
weighs 265 g/m2 and will be imported in 137 centimeter widths.
Your correspondence indicates that this fabric will be used to
manufacturer towels after importation.
The applicable subheading for the synthetic fiber woven
fabric will be 5407.72.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for woven fabrics of
synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from
materials of heading 5404, other woven fabrics, containing 85
percent or more by weight of synthetic filaments, dyed, weighing
more than 170 g/m2. The duty rate will be 16.6 percent ad
valorem.
This fabric falls within textile category designation 620.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Japan are subject to 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