CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:350 C83708
Ms. Mary Lee Courtney
Oceanair Inc.
135 American Legion Highway
Revere, MA 02151
RE: The tariff classification of a narrow woven fabric for further
manufacture into spandex wrap, from China.
Dear Ms. Courtney:
In your letter dated January 16, 1998, on behalf of Tru-Fit
Marketing Corp., you requested a classification ruling.
The manufacturer is Yaw Liamy Enterprise Co.
The instant sample, which was not identified as to style or
quality number, consists of a narrow woven fabric measuring about
3 inches wide. This fabric is composed of 65% nylon, 5% polyester
man-made fibers and 30% latex, by weight. The construction of this
material provides a corduroy-like effect. You indicate in your
letter that after importation, this material which will be imported
as roll goods, will be transformed into spandex wrap for retail
sale by attaching a velcro patch and then sewing the other end into
a loop to accommodate an ice/heat wrap.
The applicable subheading for the fabric will be 5806.20.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for ... other narrow woven fabrics, ... containing by
weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,
containing elastomeric yarn. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad
valorem.
This merchandise falls within textile category designation
229. 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