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The tariff classification of vibration reducing material from China.
Issued February 26, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3926.90.9880
Headings: 3926
Product description
The vibration reducing material consists of a molded plastic gel encased within a foam plastic material laminated to an outer layer of polyester knitted fabric. The essential character is imparted by the plastic gel material, which provides most of the reduction in vibration.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the vibration reducing material will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.
Full text
NY H88150 February 26, 2002 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 H88150 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Mr. Richard A. Rivkin Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. 205 Huehl Road Northbrook, IL 60062 RE: The tariff classification of vibration reducing material from China. Dear Mr. Rivkin: In your letter dated January 28, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The vibration reducing material consists of a molded plastic gel encased within a foam plastic material laminated to an outer layer of polyester knitted fabric. The essential character is imparted by the plastic gel material, which provides most of the reduction in vibration. The applicable subheading for the vibration reducing material will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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