CLA-2-40:S:N:N:HO6 REH
Beijing Trade Exchange, Inc.
701 E. Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Attention: John Canellakis
RE: The tariff classification of a rubber coated apron from China.
Dear Mr. Canellakis:
In your letter dated November 25, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. The sample provided will be returned as
requested.
A representative full length bib-style apron, identified as
item #S971030A, was submitted for our examination. It is made from
woven man-made fabric obscured on both sides with a coating of
nitrile rubber. The finished edges have been turned and
stitched, and the apron features an adjustable textile neck strap
incorporating snap fasteners and waist ties attached through metal
grommets.
The applicable subheading for the #S971030A, apron, will be
4015.90.0010 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for Articles of apparel and clothing accessories
(including gloves), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other
than hard rubber: Other... Aprons... The rate of duty will be 4.4
percent ad valorem.
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,
Michael D'Ambrosio
Service Port Director
St. Albans, Vt.