The tariff classification of soft storage bins from China.
Issued June 6, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9403.80.6040
Headings: 9403
Product description
The merchandise to be imported consists of soft storage bins made of textile material with cardboard sewn in between the fabric for structural support. The bins will come in various sizes and will be made of either canvas or nonwoven material. They will have either leather or cotton handles to facilitate transport and may have a zipper. The bins are designed to sit on the floor.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the soft storage bins will be 9403.80.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Furniture of other materials…Other, Household.
Full text
NY J85465 June 6, 2003 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 J85465 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.80.6040 Ms. Jennifer Tuchel Sourcing Solutions, Inc. 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101 Hudson, WI 54016 RE: The tariff classification of soft storage bins from China. Dear Ms. Tuchel: In your letter dated June 2, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise to be imported consists of soft storage bins made of textile material with cardboard sewn in between the fabric for structural support. The bins will come in various sizes and will be made of either canvas or nonwoven material. They will have either leather or cotton handles to facilitate transport and may have a zipper. The bins are designed to sit on the floor. The applicable subheading for the soft storage bins will be 9403.80.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Furniture of other materials…Other, Household.” The rate of duty will be free. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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