CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 E86289
Mr. Steve Mc Chord
1907 Coral Tree Court
Brandon, FL 33511
RE: The tariff classification of an arm/shoulder protector, head/neck protector, short length apron, boot protector and jacket protector from Columbia.
Dear Mr. Mc Chord:
In your letter dated August 15, 1999 you requested a classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you as requested.
The five submitted samples are used as protective clothing and accessories in the glass industry. The arm/shoulder protector, Ref #PR7022 is composed of woven 95% cotton, 5% wool fabric (covering the cotton in the shoulder area). The lower sleeve area of the garment has rubber laid over the garment stitching to protect the stitching and make the garment more durable. The cotton fabric is manufactured with zinc eyelets to give it reinforcement against sharp glass.
The head/neck protector, Ref #PR1008 is composed of woven 95% cotton, 10% leather (covering the cotton on the sides and visor areas). The interior of the garment has a plastic liner included to help fit comfortably. The cotton with eyelets is reinforcement against sharp glass.
The short length apron, Ref #PR6235 is composed of 100% leather. The garment is worn to protect the lower waist and upper thigh area of a worker handling sheets of glass.
The boot protector, Ref #PR88211 is worn to protect the shins and tops of the feet of a worker handling sheets of glass. The item is composed of 100% leather. The boot protector is manufactured with zinc eyelets to give it reinforcement against sharp glass. It also has a hook and loop closure in the rear area to keep the item in place when worn.
The jacket protector, Ref #PRLHAB is composed of woven 95% cotton, 5% wool (covering the cotton at the shoulder area). The lower sleeve area of the garment has rubber laid over the garment stitching to protect the stitching and make the garment more durable. A rubber patch also may be found in the upper back area of the garment. This is provided for more reinforcement. The cotton is manufactured with zinc eyelets to give it reinforcement against sharp glass.
The applicable subheading for the arm/shoulder protector will be 6217.10,9510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212: accessories: Other: Other, Of cotton.” The duty rate will be 15% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the head/neck protector will be 6505.90.2060, harmonized tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, Knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece…,whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of cotton, flax or both: Not knitted: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton, Other.” The duty rate will be 7.8% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the short length apron will be 4203.10.4095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other, Other: Women’s girls and infants.” The duty rate will be 6% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the boot protector will be 4203.40.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Other clothing accessories: Other.” The duty rate will be Free.
The applicable subheading for the jacket protector will be 6211.42.0081, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS) which provides for “Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of cotton: Other.” The duty rate will be 8.4% ad valorem.
The arm/shoulder protector, head/neck protector and jacket protector fall within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Columbia are not subject to quota but are subject to the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division