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The tariff classification of vinyl pool rings from China.
Issued October 28, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardE8 E88719 (October 28, 1999)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0045
Headings: 9503
Product description
With your letter you submitted literature and photographs of various vinyl pool rings. Item # 74007 is a 36” vinyl tire ring. It is made of #8-gauge plastic. Item # 74001 is a 20” transparent vinyl ring. It comes in three assorted styles, and is also made of #8-gauge plastic. The country of origin for the various pool rings will be China.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the vinyl pool rings will be 9503.90.0045 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other toys and models.
Full text
PD E88719 October 28, 1999 CLA-2-95:NEW:TCB II:D05 E88719 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO: 9503.90.0045 Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of vinyl pool rings from China. Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated October 8, 1999, on behalf of your client Consolidated Stores, you requested a tariff classification ruling. With your letter you submitted literature and photographs of various vinyl pool rings. Item # 74007 is a 36” vinyl tire ring. It is made of #8-gauge plastic. Item # 74001 is a 20” transparent vinyl ring. It comes in three assorted styles, and is also made of #8-gauge plastic. The country of origin for the various pool rings will be China. The applicable subheading for the vinyl pool rings will be 9503.90.0045 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other toys and models. The applicable rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Kathleeen M. Haage Area Director New York/Newark Area
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