CLA-2-90:S:N:N1:114 855823
Ms. Ginni Brown
Apple Marketing, Inc.
618 Shoemaker Road
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
RE: The tariff classification of sunglasses from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Brown:
In your letter dated August 27, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The items for which you request a classification are
sunglasses. The sunglasses are made of rubber, with
polycarbonate unbreakable lenses. Two samples were submitted.
The sunglasses appear to be used for promotional purposes, since
the samples have company logos printed on the outer portions of
the temples.
The applicable subheading for the sunglasses will be
9004.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sunglasses. The rate of duty will be
7.2 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Regarding your question on the country of origin marking,
sunglasses may be marked in various ways. They may be marked by
die-stamping, cast-in-the-mold lettering, etching (acid or
electrolytic), or ink-stamping. Also acceptable marking for
sunglasses is an adhesive label or a hangtag, provided that they
are securely attached and sufficiently permanent so that they
will remain on the article until it reaches the ultimate
consumer. The sunglasses may be marked in any area that will
ensure that the country of origin marking is clear and
conspicuous.
On the samples that you submitted, the country of origin
marking is not acceptable because it is not clear and
conspicuous. The marking should be in a contrasting color so
that it will be readily visible. The size and location of the
marking (on the inner portion of the temple, or sidepiece) is
acceptable.
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