894719 89 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a plastic tool box from Mexico.

Issued March 7, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3926.90.9590

Headings: 3926

Product description

The label on the sample tool box, however, indicates that the tool box does come with a tray. This ruling applies only to tool boxes that are not specially shaped or fitted to contain particular tools or accessories.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the plastic tool box, when it is not specially shaped or fitted to contain particular tools or accessories, will be 3926.90.9590, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.

Full text

NY 894719 March 7, 1994 CLA-2-39:S:N:N6:221 894719 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9590 Mr. Guillermo Zuniga Jr. Gee Zee Squared Co., Inc. 1902 Jefferson St. P.0. Box 89 (78042) Laredo, Texas 78040 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic tool box from Mexico. Dear Mr. Zuniga: In your letter dated February 5, 1994, on behalf of Rubbermaid Incorporated, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The tool box is composed of molded plastics. The sample you submitted does not contain a tray and is not specially shaped or fitted to contain particular tools. The label on the sample tool box, however, indicates that the tool box does come with a tray. This ruling applies only to tool boxes that are not specially shaped or fitted to contain particular tools or accessories. The applicable subheading for the plastic tool box, when it is not specially shaped or fitted to contain particular tools or accessories, will be 3926.90.9590, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, 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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