CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 D85557
Ms. Mabel T. Flowers
Madala Trading Company
23340 Riverside Drive, Suite 2026
Southfield, Michigan 48034
RE: The tariff classification of reflective vests from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Flowers:
In your letter dated December 5, 1998 you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted samples are of a Reflective Mesh Vest and a 190T
Reflective Vest. The Reflective Mesh Vest is made of knit black
polyester mesh fabric and the 190T Reflective Vest is made of woven
black nylon taffeta fabric. Both vests cover the front chest area
only, have grey reflective webbing that covers all exposed edges,
and a textile shoulder strap that runs to a hook and loop closure
at the back of the waistline. The items are worn over clothing and
are for safety as they reflect light while persons are walking or
cycling.
The applicable subheading for the Reflective Mesh Vest will be
6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories,
knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of
clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: Other...Of man-made
fibers: Other." The duty rate will be 15.1% ad valorem for 1998
and 15% ad valorem for 1999.
The applicable subheading for the 190T Reflective Vest will be
6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories;
parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of
heading 6212: Accessories: Other: Other...Of man-made fibers." The
duty rate will be 15.1% ad valorem for 1998 and 15% ad valorem for
1999.
The Reflective Mesh Vest and 190T Reflective Vest fall within
textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile
trade agreements products of Hong Kong 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at
212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division