The tariff classification of a plastic bottle and plastic reusable freezer refills from China.
Issued February 11, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.10.4000, 3926.90.9880
Product description
You have submitted two samples that consist of a plastic freezer bottle and plastic freezer reusable refills. The 32-ounce plastic freezer bottle with a twist off top is identified as item number 212794. A plastic freezer refill attached to the cap is included inside the bottle. The freezer refill stick contains a gel that freezes when placed in a refrigerator freezer. The gel contains a blend of polymers and other ingredients. The freezer stick can be attached to the bottle cap and placed inside the bottle to keep your drink cold. The freezer sticks are reusable and will not dilute your beverage. Item number 212789 is a package of two reusable freezer refills. They are packed together in clear plastic on a card for retail sale. The plastic freezer refill sticks may be used with the 32-ounce plastic bottle. The samples are returned as you requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for item number 212794, the 32-ounce plastic bottle, will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles…of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: Other. The applicable subheading for item number 212789, the two-pack freezer refills, will be 3926.90.9880, HTS, which provides for other articles of plastics, other.
Full text
NY J80634 February 11, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 J80634 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 3924.10.4000; 3926.90.9880 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic bottle and plastic reusable freezer refills from China. Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated January 28, 2003, you requested a classification ruling. You have submitted two samples that consist of a plastic freezer bottle and plastic freezer reusable refills. The 32-ounce plastic freezer bottle with a twist off top is identified as item number 212794. A plastic freezer refill attached to the cap is included inside the bottle. The freezer refill stick contains a gel that freezes when placed in a refrigerator freezer. The gel contains a blend of polymers and other ingredients. The freezer stick can be attached to the bottle cap and placed inside the bottle to keep your drink cold. The freezer sticks are reusable and will not dilute your beverage. Item number 212789 is a package of two reusable freezer refills. They are packed together in clear plastic on a card for retail sale. The plastic freezer refill sticks may be used with the 32-ounce plastic bottle. The samples are returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for item number 212794, the 32-ounce plastic bottle, will be 3924.10.4000, 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. The applicable subheading for item number 212789, the two-pack freezer refills, will be 3926.90.9880, 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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