K81369 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a student organizer and a coupon holder from China.

Issued December 10, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4202.32.2000, 3926.10.0000

Headings: 4202, 3926

Product description

Item #W068RA01143 is a polypropylene plastic student organizer. The organizer, which measures approximately 13 inches by 9 ¼ inches, is an expandable file holder with four plastic sleeve dividers. It has a loop closure. The organizer is used to file papers and documents. Item #W068RA01167 is a 7-pocket polypropylene plastic coupon holder. The coupon holder measures approximately 7 inches by 4 ½ inches, and contains expandable plastic dividers for filing coupons. The coupon holder is designed to be carried and can be used while shopping.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the student organizer will be 3926.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics…office or school supplies. The applicable subheading for the coupon holder case will be 4202.32.2000, HTS, which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other.

Full text

NY K81369 December 10, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 K81369 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.10.0000; 4202.32.2000 Ms. Alice Liu Atico International USA, Inc. 501 So. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a student organizer and a coupon holder from China. Dear Ms. Liu : In your letter dated November 12, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two samples were provided with your letter. Item #W068RA01143 is a polypropylene plastic student organizer. The organizer, which measures approximately 13 inches by 9 ¼ inches, is an expandable file holder with four plastic sleeve dividers. It has a loop closure. The organizer is used to file papers and documents. Item #W068RA01167 is a 7-pocket polypropylene plastic coupon holder. The coupon holder measures approximately 7 inches by 4 ½ inches, and contains expandable plastic dividers for filing coupons. The coupon holder is designed to be carried and can be used while shopping. The applicable subheading for the student organizer will be 3926.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics…office or school supplies. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the coupon holder case will be 4202.32.2000, HTS, which provides for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be 20 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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