NY 867367
OCT 4 1991
CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345 867367
Mr. John H. Fang
L & F International
717 Polk Street
Marietta, GA 30064
RE: The tariff classification of bags and an isolation gown from
the People's Republic of China.
Dear Mr. Fang:
In your letter dated September 20, 1991, you requested a classi-
fication ruling.
The samples submitted are two bags and an isolation gown. One bag
is composed of polypropylene leno woven strips. It measures approx-
imately 34 1/2 inches long by 20 1/2 inches wide. A polypropylene strip
is inserted through the top to serve as a drawstring closure. The other
bag is constructed of polypropylene warp knit strips and measures
approximately 13 1/4 inches long by 13 inches wide. There is an opening
at one end. The articles are used for packing vegetables.
The isolation gown is constructed of spun bonded polypropylene
nonwoven fabric. It has long sleeves with elasticized cuffs. The
article is open down the center with tie- strings at the neck and
center. The article is used in hospitals and nursing homes.
The applicable subheading for the bags will be 6305.31.0020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of, the United States (HTS), which provides
for sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods: Of
man-made textile materials: Of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or
the like, other. The rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the isolation gown will be
6210.10.4010, HTS, which provides for garments, made up of fabrics of
heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907: Of fabrics of heading 5602 or
5603: Other, nonwoven disposable apparel designed for use in
hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas. The rate of
duty will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The bags fall within textile category designation 669. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject
to quota and 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