CLA-2-62:S:N:N3H:353 854228
Ms. Mary Anne O'Boyle
Hoglund and Moyles, Inc.
P.O. Box 66373 O'Hare Int'l Airport
Chicago, IL 60666
RE: The tariff classification of an isolation gown from Thailand.
Dear Ms. O'Boyle:
In your letter dated July 9, 1990, on behalf of Medline Ind.
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
One sample was submitted. The garment is an isolation gown used
in contaminated areas. The gown consists of a nonwoven fabric made of
100% polypropylene. The garment has long sleeves and is open down the
back with a tie at the back of the neck. There is also a tie at the
waist in the front of the gown that extends around the waist to fasten
at the back.
The applicable subheading for the isolation gown will be
6210.10.4010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603,
5903, 5906 or 5907: of fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603: other,
nonwoven disposable apparel designed for use in hospitals, clinics,
laboratories or contaminated area. The rate of duty will be 17
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