# NY K88731

August 25, 2004

CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 K88731

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0091; 4202.92.9026

Ms. Irene Chan

T.H. Kelly Int'l, Inc.

813 W. Arbor Vitae St., 2^nd^ Floor

Inglewood, CA 90301

RE: The tariff classification of an ammo vest and pouches from China.

Dear Ms. Chan:

In your letter dated August 6, 2004, you requested a classification
ruling.

The samples submitted are identified as items 1001, 100123 and 10012,
"Military Equipment Carriers". Each item is specially fitted and
designed to contain military equipment. The items are manufactured of
man-made fiber textile materials. They are as follows:

Item 1001, described as "Molle Ammo Carrier", is an ammo vest designed
to wear for the convenience of holding firearm equipment and similar
articles.

Item 100123 is a drop leg configuration designed to be worn on the leg
to contain pistol Megs, bullets and similar articles. Attached to the
configuration is a removable pistol Meg pouch identified as item AC-0030
and handcuffs pouch identified as item AC-0029. The item measures
approximately 10 ½"(W) x 9"(H). It is secured by means of a flap with
hook and loop fastener in addition to a plastic slide lock fastener.

Item 10012 -- Al and AC-0026 are nylon pouches designed to be worn on
the belt to hold bullets. The pouches measure approximately 9"(H) x
7"(W) and 6 ½"(W) x 8 ½"(H). Both items are secured by means of flaps
with hook and loop fasteners.

The applicable subheading for item 1001, the ammo vest, will be
6211.43.0091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for track suits, ski suits and swimwear and other
garments: other garments, women's or girls': of man-made fibers: other.
The duty rate will be 16 percent ad valorem.

HTS 6211.43.0091 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 applicable subheading for items100123 and 10012 will be
4202.92.9026, HTS, which provides in part, for other bags and
containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of
man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem.

HTS 4202.92.9026 fall within textile category designation 670. Based
upon international textile trade agreements products of China are not
currently subject to quota and the requirements 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 [Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas]{.underline}, which is
available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division