The tariff classification of Sock warmers, shoulder warmer and short with shoulder warmer from Japan

NY 816642 December 8, 1995 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:353 816642 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6115.93.2020; ; 6307.90.9989 Ms. Michelle R. Bahena Nippon Express USA, Inc. 20444 South Reeves Avenue Long Beach, California 90810 RE: The tariff classification of Sock warmers, shoulder warmer and short with shoulder warmer from Japan Dear Ms. Bahena: In your letter dated November 6, 1995, received in our office on November 9, 1995, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Kyowa Textiles USA Inc. Samples were submitted for review with your request. The sock warmers are in two different styles, one is ankle length and feature individual enclosures for each toe and the other covers just the soles of the feet. They are both stated to be constructed of 25% silk,22% cotton, 33% polyvinyl, 12% poly urethane amd 8% acrylic. The shoulder warmer is a textile article with one short sleeve, covers only one shoulder of the wearer. The article is held in place at the waist by means of an elasticized textile band and velcro closure. The applicable subheading for the * will be *, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for *. The duty rate will be *. * falls within textile category designation *. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of * 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 Section 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 * at 212-466-*. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division