CLA-2-52:RR:NC:TA:352 H87105
Ms. Colleen O’Shea-Moran
Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
5555 Darrow Road
Hudson, Ohio 44236
RE: The tariff classification of printed 100% cotton plain woven fabric from China.
Dear Ms. O’Shea-Moran:
In your letter dated January 7, 2002 you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample, designated as style RED 794 Printed Cotton Flannel, is a printed plain woven fabric composed of 100% cotton. Laboratory analysis indicates that this product contains 18.3 single yarns per centimeter in the warp and 15.3 single yarns per centimeter in the filling. It is constructed with 20/1 c.c. yarns in the warp and 10/1 c.c. yarns in the filling. Weighing 155.4 g/m2, this fabric will be imported in 107 centimeter widths. Based on the data developed by the Customs laboratory, the average yarn number for this item has been calculated to be 21 in the metric system. The fabric is characterized by having been napped on one side and then printed with stylized motif featuring multihued dogs.
The applicable subheading for the printed plain woven fabric will be 5208.52.3045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2, other, of number 42 or lower number, sheeting, other. The duty rate will be 6.7 percent ad valorem.
This plain woven printed fabric falls within textile category designation 313. 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 and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
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 646-733-3045.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division