The tariff classification of a ceramic snack tray from China
Issued October 22, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6912.00.4810
Headings: 6912
Product description
A photograph was submitted with your ruling request. The dimensions of the tray are 1 21/64 inches by 13 5/8 inches by 10 1/8 inches. The tray is divided into four sections for holding snacks – one larger section and three smaller sections. In your letter you suggest that the product should be classified as a pretzel dish or a tidbit dish in subheading 6912.00.4100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). However, this product is a snack tray; it is not a pretzel dish or a tidbit dish. Therefore, subheading 6912.00.4100, HTS, is not applicable.
CBP rationale
snacks – one larger section and three smaller sections. In your letter you suggest that the product should be classified as a pretzel dish or a tidbit dish in subheading 6912.00.4100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). However, this product is a snack tray; it is not a pretzel dish or a tidbit dish. Therefore, subheading 6912.00.4100, HTS, is not applicable. The applicable subheading for the ceramic snack tray will be 6912.00.4810, HTS, which provides for ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than that of porcelain or china: tableware and kitchenware: other: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 9.8 percent ad valorem.
Full text
NY K89826 October 22, 2004 CLA-2-70:RR:NC1:126:K89826 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.4810 Ms. Michelle Dias Princess House 470 Myles Standish Blvd Myles Standish Industrial Park Taunton, MA 02780 RE: The tariff classification of a ceramic snack tray from China Dear Ms. Dias: In your letter dated September 22, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a ceramic (stoneware) snack tray (#1331 Pavillion). A photograph was submitted with your ruling request. The dimensions of the tray are 1 21/64 inches by 13 5/8 inches by 10 1/8 inches. The tray is divided into four sections for holding snacks – one larger section and three smaller sections. In your letter you suggest that the product should be classified as a pretzel dish or a tidbit dish in subheading 6912.00.4100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). However, this product is a snack tray; it is not a pretzel dish or a tidbit dish. Therefore, subheading 6912.00.4100, HTS, is not applicable. The applicable subheading for the ceramic snack tray will be 6912.00.4810, HTS, which provides for ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than that of porcelain or china: tableware and kitchenware: other: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 9.8 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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