The tariff classification of a Spy Gear Tactical Vest™ from China.

N253203 June 6, 2014 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Ms. Andrea Lynch C.H. Robinson International, Inc. 1501 N Mittel Blvd. Suite A Wood Dale, IL 60191 RE: The tariff classification of a Spy Gear Tactical Vest™ from China. Dear Ms. Lynch: In your letter dated May 5, 2014, on behalf of Spin Master, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, a Spy Gear Tactical Vest™, identified as product number 6022383, is constructed of 80% poly oxford fabric, 10% nylon webbing, 5% plastic, and 5% elastic. The single-layer seamless article has non-adjustable shoulder straps with hook and loop tab closures, a full-front opening with raw edges, a clear plastic left breast pocket with a hook and loop tab closure intended to hold the Spy Gear Under Cover Spy Cam™ (not included), elastic gear loops, and a built-in light beacon permanently attached to the top right side that is used to signal the child’s friends. The article also has visible loose overlock stitching at the armholes and the bottom hem, and has the Spy Gear initials “SG” screen-printed on the lower right front of the article. You state that the article is “not intended to be washed” and is marketed for children play-acting as a spy. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for product number 6022383 will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Please note that separate Federal Trade Commission marking requirements exist regarding country of origin, fiber content, and other information that must appear on many textile items. You should contact the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Enforcement, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20580, for information on the applicability of these requirements to this item. Information can also be found at the FTC website www.ftc.gov.  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 Wayne Kessler at WAYNE.KESSLER@CBP.DHS.GOV. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division