CLA-2-60:RR:NC:TA:351 C88891
Ms. Kim di Cossio
David K. Lindemuth Co., Inc.
240 Valley Drive
Brisbane, CA 94005
RE: The tariff classification of knit pile fabrics from China.
Dear Ms. di Cossio:
In your letter received June 9, 1998 you requested a classification ruling
on behalf of Pickering International.
You have submitted two sample swatches of knitted fabrics. The fabrics are
assumed to be of looped knit pile construction, exceeding 30 cm. in width. You
describe both of them as having a fiber content of 55 percent hemp and 45
percent cotton. One of the swatches is stated to be "fleece"; the other stated
to be "terry".
The applicable subheading for the fabrics will be 6001.29.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pile fabrics,
including "long pile" fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted; looped
pile fabrics; of other textile materials. The rate of duty will be 7.6 percent
ad valorem.
The fabrics fall within textile category designation 414. 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 Camille Ferraro at 212-
466-5885.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division