B84003 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a disposable, coated coverall from The United Kingdom.

Issued April 17, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6210.10.5000

Headings: 6210

Product description

The submitted sample, style Tyvek "F" CB Protective Suit, is a coverall chemical protective suit made of a non- woven, flashspunbonded polyethylene material laminated to a barrier film that is coated with a polymer. You indicate in your letter that the coverall will be used by the military for protection against chemical and biological agents. The sample is being returned to you.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the coverall will be 6210.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, 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.

Full text

PD B84003 April 17, 1997 CLA-2-62:K:TC:C8:I17 B84003 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6210.10.5000 Mr. Fred Boxa ADI Technologies, Inc. 1487 Chain Bridge Road Mclean, VA 22101 RE: The tariff classification of a disposable, coated coverall from The United Kingdom. Dear Mr. Boxa: In your letter dated April 2, 1997, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of ADI Technologies, Inc. The submitted sample, style Tyvek "F" CB Protective Suit, is a coverall chemical protective suit made of a non- woven, flashspunbonded polyethylene material laminated to a barrier film that is coated with a polymer. You indicate in your letter that the coverall will be used by the military for protection against chemical and biological agents. The sample is being returned to you. The applicable subheading for the coverall will be 6210.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, 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 4.4% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations. 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, John J. Martuge Area Director JFK Airport G.CARAMORE/plc 4/11/97 S:\BRANCHC\CST-263\B84003.BR K:TC:B K:TC:B K:TC:B K:TC K Caramore Brodman Schiazzano DeRobertis Martuge

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