CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 B84627
Mr. Peter D. Alberdi
A.J. Arango, Inc.
1516 E. 8th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
RE: The tariff classification of a belt from China.
Dear Mr. Alberdi:
In your letter dated April 21, 1997, on behalf of Sea Link
Intl., Largo, Florida, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The sample submitted is a belt that is used as a teaching
aid to promote brain development in unborn babies. It is worn
around the abdomen of a pregnant woman or placed near a baby's
crib to hold two speakers that are hooked to a tape player. The
belt is made of elastic fabric with VELCRO brand loop fastener at
each end. Attached to the belt are two removable vinyl pouches.
The applicable subheading for the belt will be 6307.90.9989,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other made up articles...other. The rate of duty
will be 7 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 Alan
Tytelman at 212-466-5896.
Sincerely,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division