2011 April No.33 – CLASSIFICATION


A lighted nylon safety vest is designed to fit over the upper torso. It is neither embedded nor completely covered in plastics. The safety vest fits over the upper torso and features a hook and loop strip front closure and open sides except for a 3 inch seam near the bottom. There are two 2-inch wide reflective plastic strips sewn from the front to the back of the vest and one 2-inch wide reflective strip around the waist. The reflective plastic strips on the outside contain 12 flashing lights that run by battery. It contains an inside pocket that holds a battery pack with an on/off switch, and a switch to arrange the light at either regular intervals or on a continuous basis. The lighted wearer is visible from a longer distance than someone who is wearing a “regular” safety product without a self contained light source. What is the classification for the vest?

A. 3926.20.9050

B. 6117.80.9570

C. 8513.10.4000

D. 8531.80.0050

E. 9405.60.4000

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The Answer is: D

Citation: GRI 3(c)

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