The tariff classification of suitcase components from China.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 812405· Issued 1995-07-27
Ruling text
NY 812405
July 27, 1995
CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 812405
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989; 3926.90.9890
Ms. Jerrie Varrone Mirga
Economic Consulting Services Inc.
1225 Nineteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
RE: The tariff classification of suitcase components from China.
Dear Ms. Mirga:
In your letter dated July 7, 1995, on behalf of Naluco,
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The following components for the "Ballistic Nylon", model
number 1800, suitcase were submitted:
1. The "Mesh Panel" is made of nylon open-worked warp
knit fabric. The article features two zippers.
2. The "Garment Folder" is constructed of nylon woven
fabric with cardboard and foam between the fabric.
Attached to one side is a 1/2 inch wide strip,
similar to the VELCRO brand fastener, that extends
the width of the article.
3. The "Garment Bar" is composed of nylon woven
fabric sewn into a tubular shape with foam
padding. It has elastic fabric at each end.
4. The "Mid Pocket" is made of nylon woven fabric.
It features pockets. One pocket is made of open-
worked warp knit fabric with a zipper closure.
The other pockets are made of the nylon woven
fabric with elasticized top.
5. The "Nylon Mesh Tie Tape" is made of a plastic
release buckle with elastic fabric inserted at
each end and sewn to appear as a double strap.
The elastic straps are inserted into a cone shaped
sleeve made of an open-worked warp knit fabric.
6. The "Wet Pocket" is constructed from sheeting of
plastics. It has a zipper closure. Attached onto
the top are two metal fasteners.
7. The "Bottom Pocket" is made of a cardboard base
covered with vinyl material. It features a pocket
made of nylon woven fabric with elasticized top.
The above articles will be incorporated into a finished
"Ballistic Nylon", model number 1800, suitcase in the United
States.
The above components, as stated, each will be packed in
separate export cartons in groups of 24 pieces to a polybag. The
components are assumed to be exported to the United States in
separate shipments not including other components. If exported
in the same shipment as other components, this ruling may not
apply.
The applicable subheading for the "Mesh Panel", "Garment
Folder", "Mid Pocket", "Garment Bar", Nylon Mesh Tie Tape", and
"Bottom Pocket" will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up
articles...Other: Other, other. The rate of duty will be 7
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the "Wet Pocket" will be
3926.90.9890, HTS, which provides for other articles of plastics
and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other:
Other, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport
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