NY 865703: The tariff classification of narrow elastomeric raschel"lace" from Israel.

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                              NY 865703


August 14, 1991

CLA-2-60:S:N:N3H:351 865703  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6002.10.8000  

Mr. S. Castro
Columbia Shipping Inc.
138-01 Springfield Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11413

RE:  The tariff classification of narrow elastomeric raschel
"lace"    from Israel.

Dear Mr. Castro:

     In your letter dated August 1, 1991, on behalf of Sparkle
Sportswear Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  

     You have submitted two samples, black and white, of narrow
knitted "lace"-type edging fabrics.  The fabrics are of open-
work, raschel warp knit construction.  The fabrics have scalloped
edges and measure 5 centimeters (cm) in width.  In your
correspondence, the importer indicated that the "lace" is made of
100% man-made fibers, as follows:  22% elastan and 78% nylon. 
The elastan appears to be a type of spandex yarn that gives the
fabric its stretch.  We assume that the elastan yarn is an
elastomeric yarn as defined in the of Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), Section XI, Subheading Note 1(a). 
Also, we assume that the knit fabric will be imported in the
piece on rolls.

     The applicable subheading for the elastomeric "lace" will be
6002.10.8000, HTS, which provides for  other knitted or crocheted
fabrics, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5
percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other.  The
duty rate will be 9.3 percent ad valorem.
          
     Articles classifiable under subheading 6002.10.8000, HTS,
which are products of Israel are entitled to duty free treatment
under the United States-Israel Free trade Area Implementation Act
of 1985 upon compliance with all applicable regulations.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.

                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport