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NY A86516



August 21, 1996

CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86516

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9506.29.0040

Thierry B. Daher
CAID, Inc.
22 East 38 St., Suite 301
New York, NY 10016

RE: The tariff classification of a mouthpiece from Taiwan and a clip from France. The mouthpiece and clip are made to adapt to underwater breathing regulators.

Dear Mr. Daher:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : August 07, 1996

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The product is made up of two pieces: a mouthpiece (composed of rubber and silicone) and a clip
(composed of plastic). The mouthpiece and the clip are made to affix on a breathing regulator for underwater activities (scuba diving, snorkeling, skin diving, etc.). The commercial name of the product is "Le Clip" and the purpose of the item is to allow the user to adapt his/her mouthpiece to rental regulators and snorkels.

HTS PROVISION : Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports....parts and accessories thereof: Water skis,...and other water-sport equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other...Other.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9506.29.0040

RATE OF DUTY : 2.8 percent ad valorem

A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas A. McKenna at 212-466-5475.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri
Director

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