The tariff classification of a polyester/spandex warp knit fabric from China

N280407 November 17, 2016 CLA-2-60:OT:RR:NC:N3:352 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6004.10.0025 Mr. Brett Ian Harris Pisani & Roll LLP 1629 K Street NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20006 RE: The tariff classification of a polyester/spandex warp knit fabric from China Dear Mr. Harris: In your letter dated September 16, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Global Textile Alliance, Inc. A sample was provided. Style 70117 Natural White LW is a white fabric of warp knit construction. According to the information provided, the fabric is composed of 82% polyester and 18% spandex yarns, and weighs 185 g/m2. Your correspondence indicates that the fabric will be imported in widths of 230 centimenters. The applicable subheading for Style 70117 Natural White LW will be 6004.10.0025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001: containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread: warp knit: other. The rate of duty will be 12.3 percent ad valorem. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This ruling is being issued under the assumption that the subject goods, in their condition as imported into the United States, conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling.  In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, you should bring this to the attention of Customs and you should resubmit for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.  You should also be aware that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by Customs.  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 at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division