The tariff classification of a knife sheath/pen carrier with outer surface of nylon fabric from Taiwan

PD C83446 Janaury 30, 1998 CLA-2-42 SE:C:D G02 C83446 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9025 Carie Samuel Fritz Co., Inc. 1721 W. Elfindale, St. 205 Springfield, Missouri 65807 RE: The tariff classification of a knife sheath/pen carrier with outer surface of nylon fabric from Taiwan Dear Ms. Samuel: In your letter dated January 12, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Norpac, Incorporated of Nixa, Missouri. The item which Norpac, Inc. intends to import is a knife sheath made from a 1000 denier nylon oxford fabric. The sheath has a pen pocket sewn to its outer side and a belt loop made from the same nylon fabric as its main body which has been folded over and riveted to the back of the sheath. The applicable subheading for the knife sheath/pen carrier will be 4202.92.9025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, . . . gun cases, holsters, . . . and similar containers, other, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 19 percent ad valorem. Item 4202.92.9025 falls within textile category designation 670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan 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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). The sample is being returned herewith in accordance with your request. 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. Sincerely, Artis M. Morgan, Jr. Port Director Seattle By: Nancy K. Johnson Supervisory Import Specialist