The tariff classification of imitation suede knitting yarns, of narrow width nonwoven fabric, from Italy.
Issued April 7, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5603.94.9010
Headings: 5603
Product description
The instant quality, identified as “Savana”, which, according to the material that you submitted, will be imported in various colors, consists of knitting yarns of nonwoven material measuring about 6 mm in width. These yarns are composed of a 50% nylon/50% polyester man-made fiber blend. The “yarns” which will be put up in retail packages of 28 yards each, with the following knitter’s information: Gauge: 3 sts x 10 rows Needles: 9 mm/US 13 The weight of the material was given as 480 g/m².
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the product will be 5603.94.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of other than filaments, .
Full text
NY J82336 April 7, 2003 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TA:350 J82336 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5603.94.9010 Ms. Elisabeth Marmugi Needful Yarns 4476 Chesswood Drive, Suite 10& 11 Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 2B9 RE: The tariff classification of imitation suede knitting yarns, of narrow width nonwoven fabric, from Italy. Dear Ms. Marmugi: In your letter dated March 6, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The instant quality, identified as “Savana”, which, according to the material that you submitted, will be imported in various colors, consists of knitting yarns of nonwoven material measuring about 6 mm in width. These yarns are composed of a 50% nylon/50% polyester man-made fiber blend. The “yarns” which will be put up in retail packages of 28 yards each, with the following knitter’s information: Gauge: 3 sts x 10 rows Needles: 9 mm/US 13 The weight of the material was given as 480 g/m². The applicable subheading for the product will be 5603.94.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of other than filaments, ... "imitation suede", weighing more than 150g/ m². The duty rate will be Free. 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 646-733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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