CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 884713
Mr. Murray Greenberg
The Dreier Company
P.O. Box 117
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
RE: The tariff classification of protective underpants from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Greenberg:
In your letter dated April 1, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a pair of protective underpants
constructed from knit man-made fabric. The garment measures 47
cm and features an exposed elasticized waistband and hemmed leg
openings. Two-ply quilted inserts measuring 19 x 27 cm extend
down from the waistband on both sides of the garment. The
garment is meant to be worn under a pair of pants and provides
protection for a baseball/softball player while sliding into
bases. The underpants are sold in adult and youth sizes.
The applicable subheading for the protective underpants will
be 6107.12.0010 and 6107.12.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or boys'
underpants, briefs,... and similar articles, knitted or
crocheted: underpants and briefs: of man-made fibers, men's or
boys'. The duty rate will be 16 percent ad valorem.
The protective underpants fall within textile category
designation 652. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Taiwan are subject to visa requirements.
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 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 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