NY 888754
AUGUST 18 1993
CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:357 888754
Ms. Sheryl L. Williams
Deep See, Inc.
18935 59th Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
RE: The tariff classification of a man's wetsuit from Australia
Dear Ms. Williams:
In your letter dated July 15, 1993, you requested a
classification ruling.
The sample submitted, item number 8601-N, is a man's one-piece
wetsuit. The wetsuit is constructed of two layers of knit nylon fabric
which has expanded neoprene rubber laminated in between.
The garment is short-sleeved, extends from the neck to the mid-thigh,
has leg separations, and a mock turtleneck collar. The wetsuit has a back
zipper with a 19-inch textile zipper pull. The garment's right thigh
features the trade name "Deep See". The garment will be used primarily by
skin and scuba divers.
The applicable subheading for the wetsuit will be 6113.00.0084,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
garments, made of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or
5907, other: other: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad
valorem.
The sample is being returned to you.
The wetsuit falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Australia are not
subject to quota restraints nor the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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