CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 D84434
Lynda L. Stickney
Circle International, Inc.
1245 Royal Lane
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
RE: The tariff classification of a weighted vest from Thailand.
Dear Ms. Stickney:
In your letter dated October 23, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling, on behalf of Bollinger Industries
LP.
You are requesting the tariff classification on an item
which is described as a weighted vest. The item is a vest with
pockets designed to hold weights for exercising. The vest is
made of 60% nylon, 25% polyester, and 15% polyurethane. The
pockets on either side of the front of the vest and the pocket
attached to the back of the vest contain slots designed to hold
weights.
The applicable subheading for the weighted vest will be
9506.91.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Other: Articles and equipment for
general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and
accessories thereof...Other." The rate of duty will be 4.6
percent ad valorem.
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 Tom
McKenna at 212-466-5475.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division