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NY F84955




May 17, 2000

CLA-2-52:RR:NC:TA:352 F84955

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 5209.12.0020

Ms. Carol Mossa
Augusta Sportswear
P.O. Box 14939
Augusta, GA 30919

RE: The tariff classification of unbleached 100% cotton twill woven fabric from Pakistan.

Dear Ms. Mossa:

In your letter dated February 9, 2000 you requested a classification ruling.

Laboratory analysis of the submitted sample, designated as style #2565, indicates that this product is an unbleached 3X1 twill woven fabric composed of 100% cotton. It contains 41.7 single yarns per centimeter in the warp and 20.8 single yarns per centimeter in the filling. Based on the data developed by the laboratory, the average yarn number for this item has been calculated to be 22 in the metric system. Weighing 273.8 g/m2, this fabric will be imported in 165 centimeter widths.

The applicable subheading for the twill woven fabric will be 5209.12.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/ m2, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, not napped. The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.

This twill woven fabric falls within textile category designation 317. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Pakistan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

Your letter also requests information concerning the applicability of cotton fees to this merchandise. The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture administers this fee and all questions regarding this program should be directed to that agency.

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 Alan Tytelman at 212-637-7092.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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