The tariff classification of a drysuit from China

NY M81843 April 28, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 M81843 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6210.40.5040 Mr. Brett Conrad Stohlquist WaterWare 18935 59th Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 RE: The tariff classification of a drysuit from China Dear Mr. Conrad: In your letter dated March 25, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style “Bodypod,” #5650, is a men’s full-body drysuit made from a 100% nylon woven fabric with a visible coating bonded to a flat knit mesh inner fabric. The garment has long sleeves with latex “gaskets” and tabs with hook and loop closures at the ends, ankle length legs with unsized “booties” at the bottom, a neoprene neck seal and two large entry zippers. The suit is worn to stay dry while participating in water sports. The applicable subheading for the drysuit will be 6210.40.5040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907, men’s or boys’ overalls and coveralls of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 7.1 percent ad valorem. 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/. This drysuit falls within textile category designation 659. 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 William Raftery at 646-733-3047. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division