NY 814429
September 11,1995
CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 814429
Mr. John A. Sundfelt
Hankyu International Transportation (U.S.A.), Inc.
1039 Hillcrest Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
RE: The tariff classification of a floating neck strap from Hong
Kong
Dear Mr. Sundfelt:
In your letter dated August 31,1995, you request a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client, Kama-Tech
Corporation of Chula Vista, CA.
You submit a sample of a floating neck strap that consists
of a bright orange colored woven nylon fabric belt, measuring
approximately 14 1/2" X 1 3/4" X 1/2" in size, sewn at each end
to black knitted nylon fabric straps,(approximately 14 1/2" X
7/16") by a leather fastener. The woven nylon belt is separated
into four 6" sections by a single stitch hem, with each section
containing a foam plastic insert wrapped in a tubular
polyethylene sheet. "SIGMA" is printed in 3/4" black lettering
on the two end sections of the belt. The two knitted nylon straps
are fastened by means of a plastic buckle.
You state that the floating neck strap would be worn around
the neck and used when in open water so that when attached to,
the strap would hold up a camera, binoculars etc. should they
accidentally fall in the water.
The applicable subheading for the floating neck strap will
be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up articles ... Other:
Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport