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G87022 G8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a plastic baby bottle holder from China.

Issued February 22, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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G8 G87022 (February 22, 2001)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3924.10.5000

Headings: 3924

Product description

The submitted sample is a double baby bottle thermal carrier, identified as item #3366. The inside of the thermal holder is constructed of styrofoam material. The outside of the thermal carrier is covered with plastic sheeting with no textile backing and has a printed pattern. A plastic carry handle is affixed to the top and the bottle carrier has a zipper closure. The principal use of this holder is to carry two baby bottles. “The cooler is chiefly used to maintain beverage at a desired temperature over a period of time”. (SGI, INC. v United States).

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the double bottle thermal carrier will be 3924.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles…of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other.

Full text

NY G87022 February 22, 2001 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:222 G87022 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.10.5000 Mr. William Oun Kab Trade Co. 12923 E. Garvey Ave. Baldwin Park, CA 91706 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic baby bottle holder from China. Dear Mr. Oun: In your letter dated February 2, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a double baby bottle thermal carrier, identified as item #3366. The inside of the thermal holder is constructed of styrofoam material. The outside of the thermal carrier is covered with plastic sheeting with no textile backing and has a printed pattern. A plastic carry handle is affixed to the top and the bottle carrier has a zipper closure. The principal use of this holder is to carry two baby bottles. “The cooler is chiefly used to maintain beverage at a desired temperature over a period of time”. (SGI, INC. v United States). The applicable subheading for the double bottle thermal carrier will be 3924.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles…of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other. 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 Alice Masterson at 212-637-7090. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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