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The tariff classification of plastic "pop-beads" from China.

Issued November 29, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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89 892039 (November 29, 1993)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3926.90.3500

Headings: 3926

Product description

" The submitted sample consists of two round plastic beads each with five holes and a "stem" for inserting one into another. The multi-colored beads will be imported in bulk and will be used in the classroom to create scale models of DNA.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the plastic "pop-beads" will be 3926.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other articles of plastics.

Full text

NY 892039 November 29, 1993 CLA-2-S:N:N8:344 892039 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.3500 Ms. Laura Rizzo Welcome Industrial Corporation 210 South Fehrway North Bayshore, New York 11706 RE: The tariff classification of plastic "pop-beads" from China. Dear Ms. Rizzo: In your letter of October 21, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling on plastic "pop-beads." The submitted sample consists of two round plastic beads each with five holes and a "stem" for inserting one into another. The multi-colored beads will be imported in bulk and will be used in the classroom to create scale models of DNA. The applicable subheading for the plastic "pop-beads" will be 3926.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other articles of plastics...Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.6% 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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