The tariff classification of a hand warmer from China.

NY G86664 February 22, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 G86664 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.9540 Mr. Herbert T. Posner Weltz & Posner Empire state Building 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7610 New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a hand warmer from China. Dear Mr. Posner: In your letter dated January 24, 2001, on behalf of Gates-Mills Inc., you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample style no. 2001 is a Hunter’s Hand Warmer that upon examination was revealed to be of knit man-made fiber fabric. The hand warmer has an opening at each end for the hands, flap pocket at the front with a hook and loop fastener, and a woven textile belt. The applicable subheading for the Hunter’s Hand Warmer, style no. 2001 will be 6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers.” The duty rate will be 14.9% ad valorem. Style no.2001 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division