The tariff classification of an aluminum carrying case from Taiwan.
Issued August 21, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.99.9000
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted photos and a drawing of a specially shaped and fitted aluminum carrying case with a foam nest insert to contain a particular article or set of articles. The case measures approximately 13" x 9" x 6". You have indicated that the intended use for the case is to contain high value microphones.
Full text
NY D81099 August 21, 1998 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 D81099 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.99.9000 Mr. Jack Flynn Rudolph Miles & Sons, Inc. 4950 Gateway East P.O. Box 11057 El Paso, TX 79993 RE: The tariff classification of an aluminum carrying case from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Flynn: In your letter dated August 4, 1998, on behalf of Shure Brothers, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling for an aluminum carrying case. You have submitted photos and a drawing of a specially shaped and fitted aluminum carrying case with a foam nest insert to contain a particular article or set of articles. The case measures approximately 13" x 9" x 6". You have indicated that the intended use for the case is to contain high value microphones. The applicable subheading for the carrying case of aluminum will be 4202.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides in part for other bags and containers, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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 Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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