CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 C86458
Mr. Greg Rethmeyer
Wilderness Concepts
19417 SE 128th Street
Renton, WA 98059
RE: The tariff classification of a stuff bag, a travel bag and a
rope from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Rethmeyer:
In your letter dated April 11, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling.
The sample submitted, no style number indicated, described as
a "High & Dry" camping food bag, consists of a nylon stuff bag
designed to contain personal effects and supplies while traveling
and/or hiking/camping, a sheath like pouch similar to a pouch of
Heading 4202, and a rope of polyester.
The applicable subheading for the stuff bag and pouch (each)
of nylon will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar
bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made
fibers, other. The duty rate will be 19 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the rope will be 5607.50.4000,
HTSUSA, which provides for twine, cordage, ropes and cable, whether
or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated,
covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics; of other synthetic
fibers; other. The duty rate will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
The stuff bag and pouch falls within textile category
designation 670. The rope falls within textile category
designation 669. Based upon international textile trade agreements
products of Taiwan 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 Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division