HQ 086268: Knit wool fabric, not pile.

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                                   HQ 086268

                               February 22, 1990




CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  086268  HP

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  6002.91.0000

Ms. Susan Zomaya
1806 N. 74th Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60635

RE:  Knit wool fabric, not pile.

Dear Ms. Zomaya:

     This is in reply to your letter received January 10, 1990,
concerning the tariff classification of fabric, produced in
Austria, under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States
Annotated (HTSUSA).

FACTS:

     The merchandise at issue consists of two samples of fabric
to
be used in the manufacture and sale of dresses, ladies' pants,
blouses, and knitted, unlined jackets.  The first sample is a 1 x
1 rib knit fabric, composed of 100% combed wool.  The second
sample
is also 100% combed wool, but is a jersey knit.  Neither sample
exceeds 30 centimeters in width.

ISSUE:

     What is the tariff classification of this fabric under the
HTSUSA?

LAW AND ANALYSIS:

     Heading 6002, HTSUSA, provides for knitted or crocheted
fabrics, other than pile fabrics.

HOLDING:

     The instant merchandise is classified under subheading
6002.91.0000, HTSUSA, textile category 414, as other knitted or
crocheted fabrics, other, of wool or fine animal hair.  The
applicable rate of duty is 19 percent ad valorem.
     The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided
into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject merchandise may be affected.  Since part categories are
the
result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to
frequent negotiations 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 issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is
updated
weekly and is available at your local Customs office.

     Due to the changeable nature of the statistical annotation
(the ninth and tenth digits of the classification) and the
restraint (quota/visa) categories, you should contact your local
Customs office prior to importing the merchandise to determine
the
current status of any import restraints or requirements.

     For information as to whether a visa is required from
Austria,
you may contact any Customs' port.  Merchandise imported through
O'Hare Airport is regulated by the Chicago District, U.S. Customs
Service, 610 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607.  Commodity Team
304 (Textiles) may be contacted directly, Monday, Wednesday or
Friday, at (312) 353-6135.


                                  Sincerely,


                             John Durant, Director
                          Commercial Rulings Division