The tariff classification of a face shield from South Korea.

NY G89437 April 11, 2001 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 G89437 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Mr. Steve Rubinson Harley-Davidson Motor Company 3700 W. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53201 RE: The tariff classification of a face shield from South Korea. Dear Mr. Rubinson: In your letter dated March 30, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The face shield (H-D Part Number: 98014-01V) is composed of molded plastic and will be used as a replacement part for a motorcycle helmet. As you requested, the sample is being returned. You suggest classification in subheading 6506.10.6075, HTS, which provides for other headgear. The face shield, however, is a part of headgear and heading 6506 does not provide for parts. The applicable subheading for the plastic face shield will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division