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The tariff classification of a rainwear poncho from China.
Issued August 19, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3926.20.6000
Headings: 3926
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style #3120 is a poncho composed of 100% polyvinyl chloride plastic. The value of the poncho is $3.35 per unit. The garment is designed with an attached hood with a drawstring and two snaps on each side below the under arm.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style #3120 will be 3926.20.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves): Other: Plastic rainwear, including jackets, coats, ponchos, parkas and slickers, featuring an outer shell of polyvinyl chloride plastic with or without attached hooks, valued not over $10 per unit.
Full text
NY E85467 August 19, 1999 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:3:353 E85467 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.20.6000 Ms. Carol Mossa Auguata Sportswear P.O. Box 14939 Augusta, GA 30919 RE: The tariff classification of a rainwear poncho from China. Dear Ms. Mossa: In your letter dated August 6, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style #3120 is a poncho composed of 100% polyvinyl chloride plastic. The value of the poncho is $3.35 per unit. The garment is designed with an attached hood with a drawstring and two snaps on each side below the under arm. The applicable subheading for style #3120 will be 3926.20.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves): Other: Plastic rainwear, including jackets, coats, ponchos, parkas and slickers, featuring an outer shell of polyvinyl chloride plastic with or without attached hooks, valued not over $10 per unit.” The rate of duty will be free. 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 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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