NY a86715: The tariff classification of narrow woven cotton fabric from China

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                            NY A86715

                         August 22, 1996

CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TP:351 A86715  

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5806.31.0000  

Mr. L. Bertrand
First American Air Services, Inc.
147-48 182nd Street 
Jamaica, N.Y. 11413 

RE:  The tariff classification of narrow woven cotton fabric from
     China

Dear Mr. Bertrand:

     In your letter dated August 5, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of your client V & V Thread and
Supplies Corporation.
  
     You have submitted a sample piece of a black narrow woven
cotton fabric that is 1/4" wide.  The fabric has fast edges.  It
is assumed that the fabric will be imported in continuous rolls. 
You indicate that the fabric, which is known as cotton hang tape,
will be cut into pieces six to eight inches long and sewn into
pants or skirts for the purpose of enabling one to hang the
garment on a hanger.

     The applicable subheading for the cotton fabric will be
5806.31.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for narrow woven fabrics, other than goods
of 5807;...Other woven fabrics: Of cotton.  The duty rate will be
9.8 percent ad valorem.

     The narrow woven cotton fabric falls within textile category
designation 229.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa.

     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.  Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes.  To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.

     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 Jeff
Konzet at 212-466-5885.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division