CLA-2-61:RR:NC:5:353 A83490
Mr. Leo Sarmiento
Trans-Border Customs Services, Inc.
Cargo Bldg. #80 Rm. 228
JFK Int'l. Airport
Jamaica, New York 11430
RE: The tariff classification of handwarmer from China.
Dear Mr. Sarmiento:
In your letter dated May 8, 1996, on behalf of Jay-Gur
Import Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
The sample submitted is a textile hand warmer consisting of
100% knit plush polyester fabric. The item resembles a lion and
has a cord that fits around the neck. It features a zippered
pocket and has an opening on either side to keep the hands warm.
The applicable subheading for the handwarmer will be
6117.80.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories,
knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing
accessories: Other accessories: Other, Of man-made fibers: Other.
The duty rate will be 15.3 percent ad valorem.
The handwarmer falls within textile category designation
659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.
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 Martin
Weiss at 212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division