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The tariff classification of an aluminum handbag from Korea
Issued October 5, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7616.99.5090
Headings: 7616
Product description
The bag’s exterior is covered in small, linked aluminum sequins and the bag has a handle of brass chain. Section XV, Note 7, HTS, provides that “articles of base metal … containing two or more base metals are to be treated as articles of the base metal predominating by weight over each of the other metals. For this purpose: (a) Iron and steel, or different kinds of iron or steel, are regarded as one and the same metal; (b) An alloy is regarded as being entirely composed of that metal as an alloy of which, by virtue of note 5, it is classified.” For purposes of this ruling, we assume that the aluminum covering predominates by weight over the brass handle.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the handbag will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other, other, other.
Full text
NY G82011 October 5, 2000 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:N1:113 G82011 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5090 Mr. Alan Woodruff NY & Co, Lerner New York 460 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of an aluminum handbag from Korea Dear Mr. Woodruff: In your letter dated September 6, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you provided is an Aluminum Sequin Handbag, style 0705. The bag’s exterior is covered in small, linked aluminum sequins and the bag has a handle of brass chain. Section XV, Note 7, HTS, provides that “articles of base metal … containing two or more base metals are to be treated as articles of the base metal predominating by weight over each of the other metals. For this purpose: (a) Iron and steel, or different kinds of iron or steel, are regarded as one and the same metal; (b) An alloy is regarded as being entirely composed of that metal as an alloy of which, by virtue of note 5, it is classified.” For purposes of this ruling, we assume that the aluminum covering predominates by weight over the brass handle. The applicable subheading for the handbag will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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