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The tariff classification of a collapsible storage bin from China

Issued January 5, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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L8 L81790 (January 5, 2005)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6307.90.9889

Headings: 6307

Product description

The submitted sample, identified as Item #W038CA05020, is a collapsible storage bin/basket that measures 12” high x 8” x 8”. A similar item, W038CA05021, is 10” x 10” x 12”; no sample was received. Each has an opened top and one pick-up grip sewn to the top edge of one side. The storage bins are similar to a small waste paper basket. They are made of 65% polyester, 35% cotton canvas fabric wholly covering a paperboard base. The item is not classifiable under heading 4202 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which you suggest, as it is not a tote bag.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the collapsible storage bin will be 6307.90.9889, HTS, which provides for other made up textile articles, other.

Full text

NY L81790 January 5, 2005 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 L81790 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Troy D. Crago Import Specialist ATICO International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a collapsible storage bin from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated December 23, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as Item #W038CA05020, is a collapsible storage bin/basket that measures 12” high x 8” x 8”. A similar item, W038CA05021, is 10” x 10” x 12”; no sample was received. Each has an opened top and one pick-up grip sewn to the top edge of one side. The storage bins are similar to a small waste paper basket. They are made of 65% polyester, 35% cotton canvas fabric wholly covering a paperboard base. The item is not classifiable under heading 4202 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which you suggest, as it is not a tote bag. The applicable subheading for the collapsible storage bin will be 6307.90.9889, HTS, which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The sample will be returned as requested. 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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