The tariff classification of rayon polyester chenille fabric from China.

N051617 February 26, 2009 CLA-2-58:OT:RR:NC:TA:352 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5801.36.0020 K. Denise Klein Marisol International, LLC 871 Ridgeway Loop, Suite 203 Memphis, TN 38120 RE: The tariff classification of rayon polyester chenille fabric from China. Dear Ms. Klein: In your letter dated February 6, 2009, on behalf of your client Albany Industries, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as style Orbit Sand (151H-7B). It is a jacquard woven chenille fabric of yarns of different colors. It is composed of 61% rayon staple and 39% filament polyester and is characterized by a dense fibrous textured surface created by the introduction of chenille yarns in the filling. This merchandise weighs 479 g/m2 and will be imported in 54.5 inch lengths. Your correspondence indicates that this fabric will be used for upholstery. The product has been coated with a clear application of acrylic plastic; however, the plastic is not visible to the naked eye. Note 1 to chapter 59 sets forth the meaning of "textile fabrics" for the purposes of chapter 59. It states: Except where the context otherwise requires, for the purposes of this chapter the expression "textile fabrics" applies only to the woven fabrics of chapters 50 to 55 and headings 5803 and 5806, the braids and ornamental trimmings in the piece of heading 5808 and the knitted and crocheted fabrics of headings 6002 to 6006. Since the woven chenille fabric, designated as style Orbit Sand (151H-7B), is classifiable as a woven chenille fabric of heading 5801 if not coated with plastic, Note 1 to chapter 59 excludes this fabric when coated with plastic from classification under the provision for textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics in subheading 5903, HTS. The applicable subheading for this fabric will be 5801.36.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806, of man-made fibers, chenille fabrics, other. The rate of duty will be 9.8%. 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 (646) 733-3045. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division