The tariff classification of a "Ninja" costume from El Salvador

NY 814343 October 6, 1995 CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:343 814343 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.32.0081; 6217.10.9010; 6505.90.6090 Mr. Miguel Ruiz MIF Miami International Forwarders P.O. Box 523730 Miami, Florida 33126-1013 RE: The tariff classification of a "Ninja" costume from El Salvador Dear Mr. Ruiz: In your letter dated Septmber 5, 1995, received in our office on September 7, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client P.C. Cutting. A sample was submitted for examination. The submitted sample, identified as style C-55V, is a part of a "Ninja" coatume. The importer will export USA componets to El Salvador ina condition ready for assembly where the costume will be assembled by sewing. The costume will consist of a vest like garment, armbands and a hood. The vest and armbands will be constructed of 100 % woven cotton fabric. The hood will be constructed of 100% polyester knit fabric. These three items will become part of a set for a "Street Dragon" costume. The other items which will be part of this "Street Dragon" costume will be sourced in tghe USA and will not be imported or sold with thge items in question. You are not seeking a ruling as to whether the items at issue will qualify for a partial duty exemption ubdet HTS 9802 at thius time. You arev seeking a ruling to determine whether the items at issue are properly classifable undetr HTS 9505 as a festive article. The applicable subheading for the * will be *, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for *. The rate of duty will be *. 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