The tariff classification of a plastic body sponge from Taiwan.
Issued October 21, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5500
Headings: 3924
Product description
You have submitted a sample of a bath sponge that is identified as item number 7242. The beige colored bath sponge is made of plastic material that is extruded in a mesh-like construction. The sponge is attached to a wooden handle that measures approximately 16 inches in length. The bath sponge has a plastic cable tie looped through holes of the handle to keep the sponge in place. The handle has a hole in the opposite end with a braided cord attached for the purpose of hanging the bath sponge. The sponge is designed for use when bathing or taking a shower. The sample is returned as you requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the bath sponge identified as item number 7242 will be 3924.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics.
Full text
NY J89455 October 21, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 J89455 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5500 Mr. Todd D. Bulmash Paris Presents Incorporated 3800 Swanson Court Gurnee, IL 60031-1261 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic body sponge from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Bulmash: In your letter dated September 25, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of a bath sponge that is identified as item number 7242. The beige colored bath sponge is made of plastic material that is extruded in a mesh-like construction. The sponge is attached to a wooden handle that measures approximately 16 inches in length. The bath sponge has a plastic cable tie looped through holes of the handle to keep the sponge in place. The handle has a hole in the opposite end with a braided cord attached for the purpose of hanging the bath sponge. The sponge is designed for use when bathing or taking a shower. The sample is returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the bath sponge identified as item number 7242 will be 3924.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics. The duty rate 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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