The tariff classification of a "Perfect Hamper" from China.
Issued October 13, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9403.80.6040
Headings: 9403
Product description
The submitted sample is a floor standing “Perfect Hamper” CVS item number 301949 made of polyester mesh fabric attached to a metal wire frame. The hamper opens under spring pressure to 22” x 15” x 15” and has two cloth handle straps for carrying. It is lightweight, uncrushable and foldable. Storage of the item is a four-step twist and fold secured by handle straps. Your sample is being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Perfect Hamper” will be 9403.80.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Furniture of other materials…Other, Household.
Full text
NY L80172 October 13, 2004 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 L80172 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.80.6040 Ms. Joanne Harmon Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS/Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a “Perfect Hamper” from China. Dear Mses. Harmon and Santos: In your letter dated September 24, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a floor standing “Perfect Hamper” CVS item number 301949 made of polyester mesh fabric attached to a metal wire frame. The hamper opens under spring pressure to 22” x 15” x 15” and has two cloth handle straps for carrying. It is lightweight, uncrushable and foldable. Storage of the item is a four-step twist and fold secured by handle straps. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the “Perfect Hamper” will be 9403.80.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Furniture of other materials…Other, Household.” The rate of duty will be free. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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