N310441 N3 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a woven textured polyester upholstery fabric from India

Issued March 27, 2020 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 5407.93.2090

Headings: 5407

Product description

Flexsteel Pattern 079, Alfie BK, is a woven fabric of yarns of different colors with a textured pattern of large leaves alternately placed across the fabric. According to the information provided, the fabric is of jacquard weave construction, weighs 373 g/m2 and is composed wholly of polyester, of which 61 percent is textured filaments and 39 percent is staple yarns. Your letter states that an acrylic coating has been applied to the reverse side of the fabric; however, the coating is not visible to the naked eye. You indicate this fabric will be imported in 57-inch widths and will be used for upholstery.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Pattern 079, Alfie BK, will be 5407.93.2090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404: Other woven fabrics: Of yarns of different colors: Other: Other: Other: Other.

Full text

N310441 March 27, 2020 CLA-2-54:OT:RR:NC:N3:352 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5407.93.2090 Breena L. Bakey Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 385 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: The tariff classification of a woven textured polyester upholstery fabric from India Dear Ms. Bakey: In your letter dated March 5, 2020, on behalf of Flexsteel Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample swatch was submitted. Flexsteel Pattern 079, Alfie BK, is a woven fabric of yarns of different colors with a textured pattern of large leaves alternately placed across the fabric. According to the information provided, the fabric is of jacquard weave construction, weighs 373 g/m2 and is composed wholly of polyester, of which 61 percent is textured filaments and 39 percent is staple yarns. Your letter states that an acrylic coating has been applied to the reverse side of the fabric; however, the coating is not visible to the naked eye. You indicate this fabric will be imported in 57-inch widths and will be used for upholstery. The applicable subheading for Pattern 079, Alfie BK, will be 5407.93.2090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404: Other woven fabrics: Of yarns of different colors: Other: Other: Other: Other. The duty rate will be 12 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 Nicole Rosso via email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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