The tariff classification of a knee wrap from China

N051137 February 6, 2009 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Brian C. Wills Director of Customs Brokerage Associated Global Sysytems 3333 New Hyde Park Road New Hyde Park, NY 11042 RE: The tariff classification of a knee wrap from China Dear Mr. Wills: In your letter dated February 5, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, V2 Capitol, of Glenview, Ill. The submitted sample is a knee wrap. It is made of two layers of knit man-made fiber elastomeric fabrics with a thin layer of open-cell foam between them, and measures approximately 35” x 11½”. The item is secured around the knee by two sets of hook-and-loop fasteners. The applicable subheading for the knee wrap will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile items, other. The rate of duty will be 7% 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/. The sample will be returned as requested. 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 Mitchel Bayer at (646) 733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division