The tariff classification of a dyed polyester/spandex blend woven fabric from Thailand or Taiwan.

NY G89164 May 1, 2001 CLA-2-55:RR:NC:TA:352 G89164 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5515.12.0090 Mr. Jackson Chuang Metro Textile Inc. 4 Hutton Center Dr., Suite 150 Santa Ana, CA 92707 RE: The tariff classification of a dyed polyester/spandex blend woven fabric from Thailand or Taiwan. Dear Mr. Chuang: In your letter dated April 6, 2001 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, designated as style # T2119, is a dyed woven fabric. Laboratory analysis indicates that this product is composed of 67.8% staple polyester, 28.2% filament polyester and 4% filament spandex. This fabric contains 44.9 warp ends per centimeter and 22.8 filling picks per centimeter. It is characterized by a rib created by weavings the fabric as a plain weave except that each set of two filling picks interlace as if they were one. Weighing 217.4 g/m2, this fabric will be imported in 150 centimeter widths. The applicable subheading for the dyed woven fabric will be 5515.12.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, of polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, other. The duty rate will be 13.5 percent ad valorem. This woven fabric falls within textile category designation 629. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of both Taiwan and Thailand 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. 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, National Commodity Specialist Division