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NY M82736




May 15, 2006

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 M82736

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.3060, 6211.33.0054

Mr. Kirk E. Youngman
Mr. Mike Holdsworth
Onesource Global Manufacturing, LLC
PO Box 1935
Edwards, CO 81632-1935

RE: The tariff classification of Military Equipment Carriers from China.

Dear Messrs. Youngman & Holdsworth:

In your letter dated April 21, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you.

The submitted samples are Styles SA-0202 and SA-0203 Military Equipment Carriers.

Style SA-0202 Military Equipment Carrier is constructed of knit net 100% polyester fabric. The sleeveless vest is open sided with adjustable webbed straps, and features a full front zipper closure, webbed belt, holster, numerous woven fabric front bellow pockets of varying sizes, two inner knit net pockets and nine elastic holders at the back.

Style SA-0203 Military Equipment Carrier is constructed of woven 100% polyester fabric. The sleeveless vest is open sided with adjustable laces and features a full front zipper closure, holster, elastic cartridge holders, numerous woven fabric front bellow pockets of varying sizes and rear zippered storage compartment.

The applicable subheading for the Style SA-0202 Military Equipment Carrier will be 6114.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other, other: men’s or boys’. The duty rate will be 14.9 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the Style SA-0203 Military Equipment Carrier will be 6211.33.0054, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits, and swimwear; other garments: other garments, men’s or boys’: of man-made fibers, vests: other. The duty rate will be 16 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

Styles SA-0202 and SA-0203 Military Equipment Carriers fall within textile category designation 659. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 646-733-3053.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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