The tariff classification of polyester weft knit fabric of pile construction from China.

N042197 January 29, 2009 CLA-2-60:OT:RR:NC:TA:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6001.22.0000 Ms. Susan Megill Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. 555 Prospect Street Metuchen, NJ 08840-2293 RE: The tariff classification of polyester weft knit fabric of pile construction from China. Dear Ms. Megill: In your letter dated October 17, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as style #YFR85J. Laboratory analysis indicates that it is a printed weft knit fabric of loop pile construction. It is manufactured from 100% polyester and is characterized by having been brushed on both sides creating a soft fibrous surface. It weighs 203.6 g/m2 and will be imported in 60 inch widths. Your correspondence indicates that this fabric will be used for sewing projects. The sample submitted will be returned to you as you requested. The applicable subheading for this fabric will be 6001.22.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pile fabrics, including “long pile” fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted, looped pile fabrics, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 17.2%. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Rosemarie Hayward at (646) 733-3064. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division