The tariff classification of wetsuits from Australia

NY A89195 November 27, 1996 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:357 A89195 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6113.00.9084; 6113.00.9086 Ms. Susan Carkeet Priority One Brokers, Inc. 3419 Trentwood Blvd. Orlando, FL 32812 RE: The tariff classification of wetsuits from Australia Dear Ms. Carkeet: In your letter dated October 15, 1996, on behalf of Intensity Sports, you requested a classification ruling. With your letter you submitted a catalog and swatches. There are five styles in question, each of which is constructed from a 5mm laminated fabric having two layers of knit fabric and a center made from expanded neoprene. Styles BT1010 Men's and BT1010 Women's and BT1015, a men's garment, are sleeveless, one-piece step-in garments with legs extending to approximately the knee. BT1040 is a men's garment, similar to the BT1010, but slightly shorter. BT1045 is like BT1040, except with short sleeves. Each garment provides additional flotation in the form of a neoprene lamination sewn into the torso portion. The applicable subheading for styles BT1010 Men's, BT1015, BT1040 and BT1045 will be 6113.00.9084, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments made up of fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907, other than of cotton, men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 7.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style BT1010 Women's will be 6113.00.9086, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments made up of fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907, other than of cotton, women's or girls'. The duty rate will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.  Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Australia are not subject to quota or the requirement of a visa. 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 W. Raftery at 212-466-5851. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division