The tariff classification of reed fencing from China
Issued January 13, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardB8 B80491 (January 13, 1997)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4421.90.7020
Headings: 4421
Product description
It will be returned to you as you requested. The sample consists of whole reeds measuring approximately 2 mm to 5 mm in diameter. The reeds are held together with rows of wire placed at 4 inch intervals. A small open space is left between each reed.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the reed fencing will be 4421.90.7020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for other articles of wood; assembled fence sections.
Full text
NY B80491 January 13, 1997 CLA-2-44:RR:NC:2:230 B80491 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4421.90.7020 Ms. Laura Denny CBT International, Inc. 110 West Ocean Blvd; Suite 728 Long Beach, CA 90802 RE: The tariff classification of reed fencing from China Dear Ms. Denny: In your letter dated December 10, 1996, on behalf of the importer, Lewis Hyman, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The ruling was requested on reed fencing measuring 6 feet by 15 feet. A small sample section was submitted. It will be returned to you as you requested. The sample consists of whole reeds measuring approximately 2 mm to 5 mm in diameter. The reeds are held together with rows of wire placed at 4 inch intervals. A small open space is left between each reed. The applicable subheading for the reed fencing will be 4421.90.7020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for other articles of wood; assembled fence sections. The rate of duty will be Free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Paul Garretto at 212-466-5779. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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