The tariff classification of hunting vests from China.
Issued March 22, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6211.42.0070
Headings: 6211
Product description
As requested, the sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, style 38440HWG, is a uni-sex hunting vest composed of woven 55% cotton and 45% polyester fabric. The garment features padded shoulders with adjustable straps; two large outside zippered pockets with shell loops; two inside pockets; decoy stake pocket; back with concealable safety flag; removable padded seat; large expandable nylon lined game bag with decoy stake pockets; and license loop.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for styles 38440HWG, 38440AT and 38440HW will be 6211.42.0070, 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 cotton, vests.
Full text
NY L83156 March 22, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 L83156 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0070 Mr. Donald Stein Greenberg Traurig, LLP 800 Connecticut Avenue Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20006 RE: The tariff classification of hunting vests from China. Dear Mr. Stein: In your letter dated February 23, 2005, on behalf of Walls Industries, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, style 38440HWG, is a uni-sex hunting vest composed of woven 55% cotton and 45% polyester fabric. The garment features padded shoulders with adjustable straps; two large outside zippered pockets with shell loops; two inside pockets; decoy stake pocket; back with concealable safety flag; removable padded seat; large expandable nylon lined game bag with decoy stake pockets; and license loop. You state that styles 38440AT and 38440HW are identical to style 14544801, except for the fabric pattern. The applicable subheading for styles 38440HWG, 38440AT and 38440HW will be 6211.42.0070, 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 cotton, vests. The duty rate will be 8.1 percent ad valorem. Styles 38440HWG, 38440AT and 38440HW fall within textile category designation 359. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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