The tariff classification of youth combo snorkel pack from China.

NY G84446 December 5, 2000 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 G84446 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.29.0040; 9004.90.0000 3926.90.9880; 4202.92.4500 Alice Liu Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of youth combo snorkel pack from China. Dear Ms. Liu: In your letter dated November 20, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as a youth combo snorkel set, item number C66I-0308. The package is comprised of the following components: plastic and rubber swim goggles, a plastic and rubber swim mask and snorkel set, a vinyl and man-made mesh sport bag with a drawstring closure, and a molded plastic capsule for valuables. The articles in the package would be separately classified, since the items are not considered a set for the purposes of the HTS. The items are not considered a set because each item is used for a different activity (snorkeling, swimming, and storage of equipment and valuables). The swim mask and snorkel set are used for underwater diving/swimming so that the user can see and breathe while underwater, and are necessary when engaged in the water sport of snorkeling. The swim goggles are not water sport equipment but rather are used for the protection of the eyes while swimming, usually in a pool and not at the beach where snorkel equipment is usually employed. The storage equipment bag that is constructed of equal amounts of PVC plastic sheeting and man-made textile fiber mesh is not of the kind normally sold with swimming equipment. The molded plastic beach capsule is used while swimming at the beach to hold your valuables that you do not wish to leave behind while you swim. The applicable subheading for the diving mask and snorkel set will be 9506.29.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Water skis, surf boards, sailboards and other water sport equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other…Other.” The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the swim goggles will be 9004.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other; other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the molded plastic storage case for valuables will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United states (HTS), which provides for “Other articles of plastics and other materials of headings 3901 to 3914 (con.): Other…Other.” The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the vinyl and man-made mesh sport bag with a drawstring closure will be 4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other, travel, sport and similar bags, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, other, other. The duty rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. Please note that there are no visa or quota requirements on this merchandise. 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 Tom McKenna at 212-637-7015. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division