CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 C86427
Mr. Marvin Maltz
Abel Unlimited Inc.
1649 Forum Pl., Suite 12
West Palm Beach, Fl 33401
RE: The tariff classification of disposable coveralls from China.
Dear Mr. Maltz:
In your letter dated April 3, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
Four samples of disposable coveralls, consisting of non-woven
polypropylene fabric were submitted with your request.
Style 5410, coverall with an attached hood and boots, full front
zippered closure and elastic at the wrists and around the hood.
Style 5420, coverall with attached hood and boots, full front
zippered closure and elastic at the wrists, ankles and around the
hood. Style 5430, coverall with collar, full front zippered
closure, open cuff and ankle opening. Style 5440, coverall with
collar, full front zippered closured, and elastic at the wrists and
ankles.
The applicable subheading for Styles 5410, 5420, will be
6210.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(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 duty rate will be
3.7% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Styles 5430 and 5440, will be
6210.10.9010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(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: Other: Other, Overalls and coveralls. The duty rate will be
16.6% as valorem.
Styles 5430 and 5440 are not eligible for classification in
item 6210.50.5000, HTS, because they have no particular features
making them suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or
contaminated areas. They are not specially designed for such uses;
rather they are multi-purpose garments which may be used in many
envirements, such as homes, yards and garages.
Styles 5430 and 5440 fall within textile category designation
659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
China are subject to quota and 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. 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 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
212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division