NY a82549: The tariff classification of sport protective gear from Hong kong

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NY A82549





	April 17, 1996





CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A82549  



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 9506.99.6080  



Chris Garcia

Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.

8500 Parkline Blvd.

Suite 114

Orlando FL 32809





RE:	The tariff classification of sport protective gear from Hong kong



Dear Garcia:



	In your letter dated April 11, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling on behalf of Ron Jon Surf Shop of Florida, Inc.



     The gear consists of a knee protector and a wrist guard.  The knee pad is a
foam angle, fitted with a plastic cup and covered with a woven nylon mesh.  The
wrist guard is also nylon covered foam, and has a plastic ridge to stabilize the
wrist

and distribute the force of impact during a fall.  It is said that this gear is
used by skateboarders but can also be used while participating in other physical
activities.

	

	The applicable subheading for the protective gear will be 9506.99.6080,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics,
other sports...; parts and accessories thereof: Other, Other.  The rate of duty
will be 4.4 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 Tom McKenna at 212-466-5475.







								Sincerely,







								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division