The tariff classification of jacquard weave chenille fabric of man-made fibers
Issued March 10, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
Product description
Flexsteel Style 274, Truce (F-W014793) is a jacquard-woven fabric containing chenille yarns. According to the information provided, this fabric is composed of 71% viscose rayon, 19% polyester, 9% cotton and 1% nylon and weighs 482.95 g/m2. Your letter states that an acrylic coating has been applied to the reverse side. However, as per Note 1 to Chapter 59, this fabric cannot be considered a coated fabric of that chapter.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Flexsteel Style 274, Truce (F-W014793) will be 5801.36, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which provides for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806: of man-made fibers: chenille fabrics.
Full text
N272994 March 10, 2016 CLA-2-58:OT:RR:NC:N3:352 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5801.36 Ms. Amy Miller Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 385 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: The tariff classification of jacquard weave chenille fabric of man-made fibers Dear Ms. Miller: In your letter dated February 5, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided. Flexsteel Style 274, Truce (F-W014793) is a jacquard-woven fabric containing chenille yarns. According to the information provided, this fabric is composed of 71% viscose rayon, 19% polyester, 9% cotton and 1% nylon and weighs 482.95 g/m2. Your letter states that an acrylic coating has been applied to the reverse side. However, as per Note 1 to Chapter 59, this fabric cannot be considered a coated fabric of that chapter. You state that this fabric will be imported in widths of approximately 55.25 inches and will be used for upholstery. The applicable subheading for Flexsteel Style 274, Truce (F-W014793) will be 5801.36, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which provides for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806: of man-made fibers: chenille fabrics. 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 Maribeth Dunajski via email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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