The tariff classification of a belt system from Taiwan.

NY A89007 November 25, 1996 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 A89007 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.29.0040 Susan McCabe The Hipage Company, Inc. 227 E. Plume Street Norfolk VA 23510 RE: The tariff classification of a belt system from Taiwan. Dear Ms McCabe: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : November 8, 1996 ON BEHALF OF : Swimways Corp. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Belts made of 30% nylon and 70% rubber which constitute a shock strap belt system used in towable sport watercraft as knee belts to hold rider. HTS PROVISION : Water skis, surf boards, sailboards and other water-sport equipment; parts and accessories: 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 filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Tom McKenna at 212-466-5475 Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division