CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 C86976
Mr. Jay Rigberg
Keystone Adjustable Cap Co., Inc.
1591 Hylton Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
RE: The tariff classification of disposable wearing apparel from
China.
Dear Mr. Rigberg:
In your letter dated April 14, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples are constructed from disposable nonwoven
tyvek fabric. Item #CVL-TVK is a coverall with a full front
zippered closure, an attached elasticized hood, elasticized cuffs
and attached boots with non-skid tyvek material. Item #SC-TVK is
a shoe cover which covers the entire shoe and is held in place by
means of an elasticized opening. Item #SC-TVK/N is also a shoe
cover of the same design, except it is made of non-skid tyvek
material. Item #110-TVK is a bouffant cap with elasticized
opening, and resembles a shower cap. Item #AG-TVK is a sleeve
protector measuring approximately 18 inches in length, and has
elastic around both ends. You state that these items will be used
in contaminated areas, i.e. hospital waste removal.
The applicable subheading for the coveralls, Item #CVL-TVK
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, 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 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the shoe covers, Item #s SC-TVK
and SC-TVK/N will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for "Other made up
articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other: Other, Other:
Other." The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bouffant cap, Item #110-TVK
will be 6505.90.8015, 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 (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed;
hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other:
Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, Nonwoven
disposable headgear without peaks or visors." The duty rate will
be 20.7 cents/kg + 7.5 percent ad valorem.
At this time we cannot issue a binding ruling on the sleeve
protector, Item #110-TVK. The issue of classification of sleeve
protectors is before US Customs Headquarters.
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