NY 863222: The tariff classification of protective pouches from Canada.

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                                   NY 863222
                                      
                                   May 21, 1991

CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863222  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9020  

Mr. Greg J. Grasher
Border Brokerage Co., Inc.
P.O. Box B
Blaine, WA  98230 

RE:  The tariff classification of protective pouches from Canada.

Dear Mr. Grasher:

     In your letter dated May 7, 1991, on behalf of First Aid
Supplies and Training Ltd., (F.A.S.T.), you requested a tariff
classification ruling.  

     You have submitted two samples described as respirator and
protective eyewear pouches with belt designed primarily for use
in job sights that require use of protective breathing apparatus
and/or eyewear.  Both pouches are constructed of 100% 420 denier
nylon with PVC laminated waterproof backing.  The items measures
approximately 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", and feature a 2" polypropolene
webbing loop designed to fit onto the 2" webbed nylon belt, which
is secured by a slide release fastener.  Both pouches are
secured by a hook and loop closure.  You have indicated that the
items may be marketed in two ways.  The belt with either the
respirator or eyewear pouch, or both.  The pouches will also have
the purchasing Company's name or logo silk screened on them.
     
     Your samples are being returned per your request.

     The applicable subheading for both protective pouches of
nylon textile man-made materials will be 4202.92.9020, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
trunks, suitcases, jewelry boxes and similar containers, with
outer surface of textile materials, other, other, of man-made
fibers.  The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
     
     Goods classifiable under subheading 4202.92.9020, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
14 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the United States-Canada
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.

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     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
                                        
                                                  Sincerely,
                                                 
                                   
  
                                                  Jean F. Maguire
                                                  Area Director
                                                  New York
Seaport