CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 885235
TARIFF NO. 6307.90.9986
Ms. Sondra Wain
Wain Glove Corporation
One Claridge Drive PH4
Verona, New Jersey 07044
RE: The tariff classification of a Support Belt from China.
Dear Ms. Wain:
In your letter dated April 20, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a support belt used for back
protection when lifting heavy objects. The belt measures forty
inches by eight inches at its widest point and tapers to four
inches. The middle section consists of an elastic knit fabric with
seven vertical metal stays. The stays are covered on the outside
with textile fabric strips and on the inside with vinyl strips.
The belt also has two additional three inch wide heavy elastic
overlapping fabric bands sewn across the inside center of the belt
for additional support. Adjustable elasticized textile suspenders
are permanently attached to the belt. A four inch long hook and
loop fabric is sewn to one end and is used to secure the belt.
The applicable subheading for the support belt will be
6307.90.9986, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other made up articles, including dress
patterns: other: other: other: other:
other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.
Due to the changeable nature of the statistical annotation
(the ninth and tenth digits of the classification) and the
restraint (quota/visa) categories, you should contact your local
Customs office prior to importation of this merchandise to
determine the current status of any import restraints or
requirements.
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