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Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

Product Name

Suit, protective

Technical Reference System Number

235099

Description

This protective suit is composed of a combination of elastomers and plastics with woven fabric, and an outer layer of chloroprene rubber. It has been manufactured for use in noxious atmospheres, providing protection against a wide range of hazardous chemicals in liquid, vapour, gas and solid forms. The suit in question is for use by men.

Analysis and Justification

This garment meets the technical requirements of heading 62.10 of the Harmonized System for “garments, made up of fabrics of heading 56.02, 56.03, 59.03, 59.06 or 59.07”. Within that heading, subheading 6210.40 covers “other men’s or boys’ garments”. Tariff item 6210.40.10 provides for “protective suits, to be employed in a noxious atmosphere”.

Decision

In accordance with General Interpretative Rule 1 of the Harmonized System, the protective suit is classified under classification number 6210.40.10.00 of the Customs Tariff.