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The tariff classification of the "New Balance Reflective Patch" from China.
Issued May 7, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3926.90.9880
Headings: 3926
Product description
The patch is in the shape of an “N”. The patch is beveled and upraised, the upraised portion also in the shape of an “N”. The patch is composed of two layers of cellular plastic sheeting, each layer of plastic backed with a plain knit textile fabric for reinforcement. This construction is considered to be of plastics for tariff classification purposes. After importation the patches will be sewn onto sneakers.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the New Balance Reflective Patches will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other.
Full text
NY I81194 May 7, 2002 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 I81194 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Mr. Christopher Goodwin Expediters International of Washington, Inc. One Second Street Peabody, MA 01960 RE: The tariff classification of the “New Balance Reflective Patch” from China. Dear Mr. Goodwin: In your letter dated April 23, 2002, on behalf of BLB Enterprises Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The patch is in the shape of an “N”. The patch is beveled and upraised, the upraised portion also in the shape of an “N”. The patch is composed of two layers of cellular plastic sheeting, each layer of plastic backed with a plain knit textile fabric for reinforcement. This construction is considered to be of plastics for tariff classification purposes. After importation the patches will be sewn onto sneakers. The applicable subheading for the New Balance Reflective Patches 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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