What is the HS code for bullet proof vest?

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The tariff classification of a bullet proof vest from Brazil.

  • NY L82368
  • Mar 09, 2005
  • Type : Classification • HTSUS :

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:353 L82368

Ms. Camila Lopes Ckless
2305 NW 107th Ave., Suite 2m44
Mail box 54
Miami, Florida 33172

RE: The tariff classification of a bullet proof vest from Brazil.

Dear Ms. Ckless:

In your letter undated letter you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested.

The submitted sample, Glagio Body Armor is a bulletproof vest composed of man-made fiber fabric. The sleeveless garment has a hook and loop closure at the shoulders and waist to adjust to the body. The vest is used for military, police and general security.

The applicable subheading for the bulletproof vest will be 6211.43.0091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of man-made fibers, Other.” The duty rate will be 16% 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division


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The tariff classification of a bulletproof carrier and ballistic ...

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  • NY N205015
  • Feb 24, 2012

CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:3:348

Mr.Vinali Vilay
ATK Tactical Systems-Blackhawk!
2100 S. Silverstone Way
Meridian, ID 83642

RE: The tariff classification of a bulletproof carrier and ballistic panel from Vietnam.

Dear Mr. Vilay

In your letter dated February 16, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you as requested.

The submitted sample, Style 32V500-04-CTS, is a bulletproof carrier composed of nylon fabric. The unisex garment resembles a vest and provides no ballistic protection without the steel plates. It is a carrier for the steel insert that provides ballistic protection. The garment consists of two pieces, front and back, which are attached to each other with straps and hook and loop closures.

The applicable subheading for the bulletproof carrier will be 6211.43.0091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of man-made fibers, Other.” The rate of duty will be 16% ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

You also requested the classification of ballistic armor panels and a bulletproof carrier with armor panels under Schedule B.

The submitted sample, Style C32SP13-MD-ST34A, is a ballistic armor panel. It is constructed of an outer shell of woven nylon fabric that is coated with polyurethane; the outer shell surrounds inner layers of woven Kevlar fabric.

For export purposes, the ballistic armor panels are classifiable under Schedule B number 6217.90.9085; the bulletproof carrier with armor panels are classifiable under Schedule B number 6211.43.0091.

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 Rosemarie Hayward at (646) 733-3064.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division

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