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The tariff classification of a rubber potholder and rubber mitt from India.
Issued August 31, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4016.99.0500
Headings: 4016
Product description
The submitted samples are identified as item number 20035485, Arnfrid potholder and item number 20035490, Arnfrid mitt. Both items are composed of two layers of synthetic rubber sewn together. They are filled with polyester wadding and have a ring made of stainless steel. These items will be used in the kitchen for protection of the hands while cooking.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rubber mitt and the rubber potholder, will be 4016.99.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber: Other: household articles not elsewhere specified or included.
Full text
NY H84337 August 31, 2001 CLA-2-40:RR:NC:SP:222 H84337 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4016.99.0500 Ms. Susan D. Klingbeil Ikea 496 W. Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 RE: The tariff classification of a rubber potholder and rubber mitt from India. Dear Ms. Klingbeil: In your letter dated August 1, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are identified as item number 20035485, Arnfrid potholder and item number 20035490, Arnfrid mitt. Both items are composed of two layers of synthetic rubber sewn together. They are filled with polyester wadding and have a ring made of stainless steel. These items will be used in the kitchen for protection of the hands while cooking. The applicable subheading for the rubber mitt and the rubber potholder, will be 4016.99.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber: Other: household articles not elsewhere specified or included. 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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