CLA-2-42 SE:C:D G02 C81864
Dennis Heck
Yamaha Corporation of America
P.O. Box 6600
Buena Park, California 90622-6600
RE: The tariff classification of a cotton canvas fabric cover
for a musical instrument case from Japan
Dear Mr. Heck:
In your letter dated November 17, 1997 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The item which Yamaha intends to import is a protective
cover (style number OBB-810) for a musical instrument case for an
oboe. The cover has an outer surface of cotton canvas fabric,
fabric backed plastic edge trimming, and is both padded and
lined. It is designed "to protect the musical instrument case
from scratches during travel." It has a zip around closure at
either end extending part of the way across the top of the cover.
The middle section of the top has an open area through which the
handle of the musical instrument case will fit. This handle will
be used to carry the musical instrument case and cover
combination. A flap on one side of the cover fits through the
handle of the instrument case and can be secured to the other
side of the cover be means of metal snaps. This center flap snap
closure further secures the cover onto the case and provides
additional protection to the case.
The applicable subheading for the musical instrument case
cover will be 4202.92.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, ...
camera cases, ... and similar containers, other, with outer
surface of textile materials, other, of cotton, other. The rate
of duty will be 6.9 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.92.6090 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Japan are subject to 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). The sample is being
returned herewith in accordance with your request.
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.
Sincerely,
Artis M. Morgan, Jr.
Port Director
Seattle
By: Nancy K. Johnson
Supervisory Import
Specialist