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The tariff classification of a plastic case from Taiwan
Issued May 5, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.12.2025
Headings: 4202
Product description
The tariff classification of a plastic case from Taiwan
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the vanity case of plastic will be 4202.12.2025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases with outer surface of plastic; structured; rigid on all sides; vanity cases.
Full text
PD C86752 May 05, 1998 CLA-2.1B:FO:G07 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.2025 Mr. Nohemy Valdivieso Nohemy Customs Brokers, Inc. 11222 La Cienega Boulevard Suite 135 Inglewood, California 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic case from Taiwan Dear Mr. Valdivieso: In your letter dated April 9, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature was submitted for our examination. The literature submitted, depicts a plastic case similar to a vanity case. The case, measuring approximately 8« x 5 x 4 inches has an outer surface of transparent plastic with a fold down carrying handle. When opened the user is presented with a divided, removable upper tray. The hinged lid is secured with a plastic clasp. Your literature is herein returned. The applicable subheading for the vanity case of plastic will be 4202.12.2025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases with outer surface of plastic; structured; rigid on all sides; vanity cases. The rate of duty will be 20% 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. Sincerely, Jon A. Batt Port Director Detroit, Michigan
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