The tariff classification of Super Swimmer Masks from China
Issued December 22, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9004.90.0000
Headings: 9004
GRI rules applied: GRI 3
Product description
The Super Swimmer Masks are PVC half-face masks with latex/rubber head straps and built-in swim goggles. The article, item number 935173, will be imported in four styles: Spiderman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Shark Man and Ariel the Little Mermaid. You indicate in your letter that the intended use of the Super Swimmer Mask is in swimming. The Super Swimmer Mask is a combination article consisting of a soft facemask and a swim goggle. As the good is classifiable in more than one heading, it is necessary to resort to General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. The essential character of the good is imparted by the swim goggle. GRI 3 (b) is noted.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Super Swimmer Masks will be 9004.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other.
Full text
NY K80849 December 22, 2003 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 K80849 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9004.90.0000 Ms. Lorianne Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of Super Swimmer Masks from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated December 3, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling on Super Swimmer Masks. The Super Swimmer Masks are PVC half-face masks with latex/rubber head straps and built-in swim goggles. The article, item number 935173, will be imported in four styles: Spiderman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Shark Man and Ariel the Little Mermaid. You indicate in your letter that the intended use of the Super Swimmer Mask is in swimming. The Super Swimmer Mask is a combination article consisting of a soft facemask and a swim goggle. As the good is classifiable in more than one heading, it is necessary to resort to General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. The essential character of the good is imparted by the swim goggle. GRI 3 (b) is noted. The applicable subheading for the Super Swimmer Masks will be 9004.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent 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 Barbara Kiefer at 646-733-3019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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