NY a86031: The tariff classification of face masks, a shoe cover, a gown and a cap from China.

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                            NY A86031

                          August 1, 1996

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TP:352 A86031  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989; 6210.10.5000; 6505.90.8015  

Ms. Marla Swamipersaud
Sigmatex, Inc.
641 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

RE:  The tariff classification of face masks, a shoe cover, a
     gown and a cap from China.

Dear Ms. Swamipersaud:

     In your letter dated July 19, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The following disposable articles were submitted:

          1.   Two face masks made of spun bonded-type nonwoven
               textile material.  They are rectangular in shape
               with longitudinal triple pleats in the center to
               allow the items to be fitted over the nose and
               mouth.  Each contains a metal strip fastened
               within the turned down top edge to help the masks
               conform to the contour's of the face.  The face
               masks are fastened behind the head with either
               double ties made from a folded narrow strip of
               nonwoven fabric or an elastic strap.

          2.   A blue cone mask composed of a cup-shaped nonwoven
               textile fabric.  Centered lengthwise is a metal
               strip measuring approximately 3 inches long by
               3/16 inches wide.  An elastic band is attached to
               the sides.  It is designed to fit over the nose
               and mouth.

          3.   A shoe cover made of spun bonded nonwoven fabric. 
               There is a circular opening in the center of the
               shoe cover with a piece of elastic band sewn into
               the outer edge.  The sole also has a piece of
               elastic band sewn into the center. 

          4.   A gown constructed of spun bonded polypropylene
               nonwoven fabric.  It has a wrap-around belt, long
               sleeves with elastic around the edge of the
               sleeves, a full back opening except for the
               shoulder and a tie closure at the back of the
               neck.

          5.   A cap composed of spun bonded-type nonwoven  
               fabric.  It is circular in shape, and has an
               opening in the center with an elastic band sewn
               into the outer edge to hold it in place and give
               it shape.      

     The applicable subheading for the face masks, blue cone mask
and shoe cover will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up
articles...Other.  The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the gown will be 6210.10.5000,
HTS, which provides for garments, made up of fabrics of heading
5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907: Of fabrics of heading 5602 or
5603: Other: Nonwoven disposable apparel designed for use in
hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas.  The rate
of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the cap will be 6505.90.8015,
HTS, which provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or
crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in
the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed;
hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed:
Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, nonwoven
disposable head gear without peaks or visors.  The rate of duty
will be 21.3 cents/kg plus 7.8 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 Alan
Tytelman at 212-466-5896.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division