NY a86516: The tariff classification of a mouthpiece from Taiwan and a clip from France. The mouthpiece and clip are made to adapt to underwater breathing regulators.

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                                   NY A86516
                                   August 21, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86516 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9506.29.0040

Thierry B. Daher
CAID, Inc.
22 East 38 St., Suite 301
New York, NY 10016


RE:  The tariff classification of a mouthpiece from Taiwan and a  
     clip from France.  The mouthpiece and clip are made to adapt 
     to underwater breathing regulators.

Dear Mr. Daher:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

     DATE OF INQUIRY   :      August 07, 1996

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :      The product is made up of two
                              pieces: a mouthpiece (composed of
                              rubber and silicone) and a clip
                              (composed of plastic).  The
                              mouthpiece and the clip are made to
                              affix on a breathing regulator for
                              underwater activities (scuba
                              diving, snorkeling, skin diving,
                              etc.).  The commercial name of the
                              product is "Le Clip" and the
                              purpose of the item is to allow the
                              user to adapt his/her mouthpiece to
                              rental regulators and snorkels. 

     HTS PROVISION     :      Articles and equipment for general
                              physical exercise, gymnastics,
                              athletics, other sports....parts
                              and accessories thereof: Water
                              skis,...and other water-sport
                              equipment; parts and accessories
                              thereof: Other...Other.

     HTS SUBHEADING    :      9506.29.0040

     RATE OF DUTY      :      2.8 percent ad valorem

     
     A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents at the time this
merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas A. McKenna
at 212-466-5475.



                                         Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                         Roger J. Silvestri
                                         Director
                                         National Commodity
                                         Specialist Division