The tariff classification of a lab coat from China.

NY M84213 June 26, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:353 M84213 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6210.10.5000 Mr. Reginald Pegues 135 Millwick Cove Alpharetta, GA 30005 RE: The tariff classification of a lab coat from China. Dear Mr. Pegues: In your letter dated June 3, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample is a disposable lab made of non-woven textile fabric. The garment covers the torso front and back and has long sleeves with elastic at the wrists. The lab coat has a full back opening, a self-tie at the back of the neck and a self-tie belt.  The applicable subheading for the disposable lab coat will be 6210.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 6903, 5906 or 5907: Of fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603: Other: Non-woven disposable apparel designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas." The rate of duty will be Free.            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