The tariff classification of an automobile cargo net from Taiwan
Issued August 1, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5608.90.3000
Headings: 5608
Product description
The Kar Kangaroo is an automobile cargo net with hooks, designed to be attached to a car seat to restrain cargo such as groceries, purses, lap-top computers or briefcases. It is made with textile-covered rubber cord, which has been knotted to form a net-like structure, and fitted with plastic-coated metal hooks.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Kar Kangaroo will be 5608.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up nets, of textile materials; other; other; other.
Full text
NY B87886 August 1, 1997 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TA:351 B87886 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5608.90.3000 Ms. Lisa A. Query 8878 Gulf Highway Lake Charles, LA 70607 RE: The tariff classification of an automobile cargo net from Taiwan Dear Ms. Query: In your letter dated July 15, 1997 you requested a classification ruling. The Kar Kangaroo is an automobile cargo net with hooks, designed to be attached to a car seat to restrain cargo such as groceries, purses, lap-top computers or briefcases. It is made with textile-covered rubber cord, which has been knotted to form a net-like structure, and fitted with plastic-coated metal hooks. The applicable subheading for the Kar Kangaroo will be 5608.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up nets, of textile materials; other; other; other. The rate of duty will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. 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 Jeff Konzet at 212-466-5885. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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Application for further review of Protest No. 3801-1-102409; Rescission of an allowed protest is permitted prior to reliquidation; Automotive Products Trade Act; Subheading 8708.29.00.50, HTSUS; Subheading 5608.19.20, HTSUS; Subheading 5608.90.3000, HTSUS; Presidential Proclamation No. 6123
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