The tariff classification of circular knit pile fabric from Taiwan

NY 861414 December 20, 1991 CLA-2-60:S:N:N3H:351 861414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6001.22.0000 Mr. Bruce Schiller Joseph & Schiller Inc. 8725 N.W. 18th Terrace Suite 301 Miami, Florida 33172 RE: The tariff classification of circular knit pile fabric from Taiwan Dear Mr. Schiller: In your letter dated March 11, 1991 you requested a classification ruling. We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. The samples you submitted with your request were sent to the New York Customs Laboratory for analysis, and forwarded by them to the Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services in Washington for review, because of the nature of the issues involved. The samples were destroyed in analysis, so that we are unable to comply with your request to return them. You submitted two small swatches of a fleecy knit fabric made of 65% polyester 24% rayon and 11% cotton, and indicated that the material would be imported in widths greater than 30 centimeters. According to the Customs Laboratory, the material is a circular knit fabric of pile construction. The applicable subheading for this fabric will be 6001.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pile fabrics...knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 19.5% ad valorem. This fabric falls within textile category designation 224. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan 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. Since 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 Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport