The tariff classification of two circular knit cotton fabrics, from Australia.

NY C80574 November 4, 1997 CLA-2-60:RR:NC:TA:351 C80574 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6002.92.9000 Mr. Daniel T. Petrosini Alpha International 40 Parker Road, Suite 201 Elizabeth, NJ 07207 RE: The tariff classification of two circular knit cotton fabrics, from Australia. Dear Mr. Petrosini: In your letter dated October 8, 1997 and Fax dated October 29, 1997, on behalf of Westex Inc., Chicago, IL, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two representative samples were provided. The first item, identified as style Sovereign, a pique fabric, is of a 100% cotton circular knit construction. Your letter indicates that this fabric will be imported in 180 cm widths +5%, weighs 260 g/m2 +5% and uses 20/1 gauge yarns. The second item, identified as style Harlequin, a 1 x 1 rib, consists of a 100% cotton circular knit construction. You indicate that the fabric will be imported in 150 cm widths +5%, weighs 230 g/2 +5% and uses 14/1 gauge yarns. The applicable subheading for the two fabrics will be 6002.92.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other knitted or crocheted fabrics, of cotton, circular knit, not wholly of cotton yarns exceeding 100 metric number per single yarn. The rate of duty will be 12.8 percent ad valorem. 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 George Barth at 212-466-5884 Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division