The tariff classification of scrimmage vests from China.

NY M80383 February 27, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:353 M80383 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.9540, 6217.10.9530 Mr. C.J. Erickson Cowan Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. 1133 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036-6799 RE: The tariff classification of scrimmage vests from China. Dear Mr. Erickson: In your letter dated February 6, 2006 on behalf of Dick Martin Sports, Inc. (“Martin Sports”), you requested a classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you as requested. Two samples of soccer scrimmage vests were submitted with your request. Style SVA2, scrimmage vest is made of mesh knit 100% polyester fabric. Style P1, scrimmage vest is made of woven 100% polyester fabric. Both items extend from the neck and shoulders to below the waist, have a large rounded neckline and oversized armhole openings that extend nearly to the waist. All edges are hemmed. Both items is designed to identify and distinguish one team from another. The applicable subheading for the scrimmage vest, style SVA2 will be 6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: Other...Of man-made fibers: Other." The duty rate will be 14.6% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 659.   The applicable subheading for the scrimmage vest, style P1 will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other: Other...Of man-made fibers." The duty rate will be 14.6% ad valorem.  The textile category designation is 659. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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