The tariff classification of lunch boxes from China.
Issued March 24, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.19.0000
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted two samples with your request identified as style number 266959. The items are lunch boxes principally used for personal temporary transportation and storage of food. The boxes are manufactured of tin featuring hinged lids with trunk like fasteners and top carrying handles. Each box is printed on the exterior with cartoon characters depicting “Spiderman” and “Sponge Bob Spuarepants”. They measure approximately 8”(W) x 6”(H) x 3”(D). Your samples are being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lunch boxes of tin will be 4202.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases… and similar containers, other.
Full text
NY K84289 March 24, 2004 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 K84289 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.19.0000 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS/Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of lunch boxes from China. Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated March 11, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling for lunch boxes. You have submitted two samples with your request identified as style number 266959. The items are lunch boxes principally used for personal temporary transportation and storage of food. The boxes are manufactured of tin featuring hinged lids with trunk like fasteners and top carrying handles. Each box is printed on the exterior with cartoon characters depicting “Spiderman” and “Sponge Bob Spuarepants”. They measure approximately 8”(W) x 6”(H) x 3”(D). Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the lunch boxes of tin will be 4202.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases, vanity cases… and similar containers, 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 Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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