The tariff classification of a buoyancy compensator jacket from Italy.
Issued March 22, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6211.43.0091
Headings: 6211
Product description
Your request for a classification ruling on the Cressi GX1 Console and Cressi GX1 Air/Nitrox Computer will be answered in a separate ruling. The items are Styles Air, Safety 108, Safety 104, Safety 102, Aquapro 6 and Aquapro 5 Buoyancy Compensator Jackets. The jackets are used during underwater diving. All jackets are made of a woven 100% nylon fabric. Although the styles vary, they feature such items as a carry handle, stainless steel rings, inflatable/deflatable bladders, weight pockets with dump ability, accessory clips, adjustable arm, chest and waist straps, hose retainer, storage pockets, utility rings and padded backs.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Styles Air, Safety 108, Safety 104, Safety 102, Aquapro 6 and Aquapro 5 Buoyancy Compensator Jackets will be 6211.43.0091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women's or girls': Of man-made fibers, Other.
Full text
NY F83415 March 22, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 F83415 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0091 Mr. Tom Paciaffi Coronet Brokers Corp. P.O. Box 300764 Cargo Building 80 John F. Kennedy International Airport Jamaica, NY 11430-0764 RE: The tariff classification of a buoyancy compensator jacket from Italy. Dear Mr. Paciaffi: In your letter dated March 2, 2000, on behalf of Cressi Sub USA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. No sample was submitted, but detailed descriptive literature was supplied. Your request for a classification ruling on the Cressi GX1 Console and Cressi GX1 Air/Nitrox Computer will be answered in a separate ruling. The items are Styles Air, Safety 108, Safety 104, Safety 102, Aquapro 6 and Aquapro 5 Buoyancy Compensator Jackets. The jackets are used during underwater diving. All jackets are made of a woven 100% nylon fabric. Although the styles vary, they feature such items as a carry handle, stainless steel rings, inflatable/deflatable bladders, weight pockets with dump ability, accessory clips, adjustable arm, chest and waist straps, hose retainer, storage pockets, utility rings and padded backs. The applicable subheading for the Styles Air, Safety 108, Safety 104, Safety 102, Aquapro 6 and Aquapro 5 Buoyancy Compensator Jackets will be 6211.43.0091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women's or girls': Of man-made fibers, Other.” The rate of duty will be 16.4% ad valorem. 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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