CLA-2-52:RR:NC:TA:351 C83149
Mr. Roland Jones
Max Asie (USA), Inc.
716 Monterey Pass Road
Monterey Park, CA 91754
RE: The tariff classification of two plied cotton yarns, from
China.
Dear Mr. Jones:
In your letter dated December 29, 1997, you requested a
classification ruling.
Two cones of yarn were submitted which were not identified as
to style or quality number. You indicate in your correspondence
that both yarns are made from combed fibers and that the singles
have an "S" twist and the finished plied yarns have a "Z" twist.
However, upon examination, the single yarns are actually of a "Z"
twist. The final twist is a "Z" twist. The individual yarns that
make up these two ply structures both appear to be ring spun.
The first item, consists of a cone containing 100% cotton
yarn. The yarn has a count of 35s/2 and has been finished with a
final "Z" twist.
The second item, consists of a cone containing 100% cotton
yarn. This yarn has a count of 37s/2 and has also been finished
with a "Z" twist.
The applicable subheading for the two yarns will be
5205.42.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for cotton yarn (other than sewing thread),
containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, not put up for
retail sale, multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of combed fibers,
exceeding 14 nm but not exceeding 43 nm per single yarn, ring spun.
The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
Both yarns fall within textile category designation 301.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China
are subject to quota and 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. 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 George Barth at 212-466-5884.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division