The tariff classification of plastic drinking cups from Taiwan.
Issued August 29, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.10.4000
Headings: 3924
Product description
You have submitted two samples of clear plastic drinking cups that are made from polylactide resin. The disposable cups without handles are of the type that would be used in and around the home.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the disposable plastic drinking cups 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.
Full text
NY J87879 August 29, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP: 221 J87879 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 3924.10.4000 Mr. Bradford D. Price Simply Biodegradeable P.O. 598 Moses Lake, WA 98837 RE: The tariff classification of plastic drinking cups from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Price: In your letter dated July 25, 2003, you requested a classification ruling. You have submitted two samples of clear plastic drinking cups that are made from polylactide resin. The disposable cups without handles are of the type that would be used in and around the home. The applicable subheading for the disposable plastic drinking cups 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. 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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