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The tariff classification of a rubber grommet from Japan.

Issued April 7, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4016.99.5050

Headings: 4016

Product description

The grommet will be used in electronic consumer products to minimize vibrations.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the rubber grommet will be 4016.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, other.

Full text

NY 883648 April 7, 1993 CLA-2-40:S:N:N6:221 883648 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4016.99.5050 Mr. Sal Della Ventura Sony Corporation of America 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656-8003 RE: The tariff classification of a rubber grommet from Japan. Dear Mr. Della Ventura: In your letter dated March 8, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted with your letter, identified as part number 3-711-295-01, is a grommet made from polychloroprene rubber. The grommet will be used in electronic consumer products to minimize vibrations. The applicable subheading for the rubber grommet will be 4016.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport

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