The tariff classification of wire mesh baskets from China
Issued February 27, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7323.99.9030
Headings: 7323
Product description
The merchandise is a Metal Mesh Fruit Basket (item 980366). It is about 9 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep. It has a plastic rim with 2 handles. The bottom of the basket is indented to form a rim for a base.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the basket will be 7323.99.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles, of iron or steel, other, other, not coated or plated with precious metal, other, other, kitchen or tableware for food or drink contact.
Full text
NY C84411 February 27, 1998 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:MM:113 C84411 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.9030 Ms Lori Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of wire mesh baskets from China Dear Ms Aldinger: In your letter dated February 13, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a Metal Mesh Fruit Basket (item 980366). It is about 9 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep. It has a plastic rim with 2 handles. The bottom of the basket is indented to form a rim for a base. The applicable subheading for the basket will be 7323.99.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles, of iron or steel, other, other, not coated or plated with precious metal, other, other, kitchen or tableware for food or drink contact. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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