CLA-2-39:S:N:N3D:221 854504
Ms. Miriam M. Martinez
Danke International Ltd.
Park Avenue Atrium
237 Park Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of mats and "Biwak" sacks from
Korea.
Dear Ms. Martinez:
In your letter dated July 10, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
With your ruling request, you submitted a catalog and
samples of various mats and Biwak sacks. Some of the mats (Item
numbers 400161 and 400154) are primarily composed of polyethylene
foam coated on one side with aluminum. Other mats (Item numbers
400109, 400468 and 400239) are primarily composed of
polyethylene foam laminated on one side with an aluminum coated
woven nylon fabric. Yet another mat (Item number 400185)
consists of polyethylene foam coated on one side with aluminum.
Attached to this mat is a textile material forming a bag in which
additional padding can be placed at the option of the user. The
above mats all contain fabric piping and belts.
The Biwak sacks (Item numbers 450562 and 450555) are
composed of polyethylene foam laminated on one side with an
aluminum coated nylon fabric. In addition, each sack has a
textile material attached to it that forms a full size pouch or
blanket-like cover for a person. Item 450555 contains an
inflatable pillow. Item 450562 has a pouch in which a pillow or
other padding can be placed. Both sacks have fabric piping and
belts. These sacks are principally used for camping.
The applicable subheading for the mats will be 3926.90.9050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other articles of plastics. The rate of duty will
be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the Biwak sacks will be
6306.99.0000, HTS, which provides for camping goods of textile
materials, other. The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem.
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