The tariff classification of goggle straps from China

N068293 July 27, 2009 CLA-2-90:OT:RR:NC:4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9003.90.0000 Mr. Ben Burt Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 1136 South 3600 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 RE: The tariff classification of goggle straps from China Dear Mr. Burt: In your letter dated July 6, 2009, on behalf of Smith Sport Optics, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the goggle strap was submitted with your ruling request. The strap is composed of narrow woven fabric containing elastomeric yarn and measures approximately 9 ½ inches long by 1 ¾ inches wide. The strap has plastic molded ends which are designed to be snapped directly to the frame of ski or snowboard goggles. The strap helps to secure the goggle to the face of the wearer. The applicable subheading for the goggle strap will be 9003.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for parts of frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent. 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 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 Barbara Kiefer at (646) 733-3019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division