The tariff classification of a camera strap-belt from China or Taiwan

NY A80425 March 6, 1996 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:GI:114 A80425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9006.91.0000 Ms. Traci Manuel Virgo III LTD. 766 Knox Court Yardley. PA 19067 RE: The tariff classification of a camera strap-belt from China or Taiwan Dear Ms. Manuel: In your letter dated February 14, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The article is called a Strapbelt and is designed to hold a camera around the neck or the waist. The Strapbelt will be made of polyester with leather trim or polyester with PVC trim. There are connectors for attaching a photographic camera to the strap. The applicable subheading for the camera strap-belt will be 9006.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories for photographic cameras. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Barbara Kiefer at 212-466-5685. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division