The tariff classification of a glass beaded handbag from China
Issued July 3, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7018.90.5000
Headings: 7018
Product description
The submitted sample, which is identified as item #6173, is a clamshell-shaped lady’s evening bag designed with a silver-colored metal chain shoulder strap. The exterior surface is fully covered with red glass beads. It is lined with satin material and measures approximately 5 inches in height by 6 inches in width. It is secured by means of a snap closure.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the glass beaded handbag will be 7018.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glass beads.
Full text
NY I83398 July 3, 2002 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 I83398 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7018.90.5000 Mr. Kenneth D. Fink Excel Handbags Co., Inc. 3651 N.W. 81st Street Miami, FL 33147 RE: The tariff classification of a glass beaded handbag from China Dear Mr. Fink: In your letter dated June 21, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a glass beaded handbag. A representative sample of the article was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, which is identified as item #6173, is a clamshell-shaped lady’s evening bag designed with a silver-colored metal chain shoulder strap. The exterior surface is fully covered with red glass beads. It is lined with satin material and measures approximately 5 inches in height by 6 inches in width. It is secured by means of a snap closure. The applicable subheading for the glass beaded handbag will be 7018.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glass beads...and articles thereof...: other: other. The rate of duty will be 6.6 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a set of two decorative artificial corn pieces from China
The tariff classification of two glass beaded handbags from Cambodia
The tariff classification of glass beaded handbag from Vietnam
The tariff classification of a glass belt from China.
Internal Advice; Tariff classification of glass and plastic “jeweled” covers for cell phones
The tariff classification of five hair accessories from China.
The tariff classification of headbands from China
The tariff classification of beaded articles from China
The tariff classification of a miniature glass figurine filled with alcohol from Scotland.
The tariff classification of a glass and metal headpiece from China.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →