The tariff classification of containers from China
Issued June 7, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7310.29.0050
Headings: 7310
Product description
The containers resemble paint cans in shape. The body of the containers is made of clear acetate. The base, lid, and wire handle are composed of steel. The smaller style is 5 inches in height and 3.5 inches in diameter. The larger style is 9 inches in height and 5 inches in diameter.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the containers will be 7310.29.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material…of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters…of a capacity of less than 50 liters, other, other.
Full text
NY L85105 June 7, 2005 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113: L85105 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7310.29.0050 Ms. Carol Ritchings Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 RE: The tariff classification of containers from China Dear Ms. Ritchings: In your letter dated May 12, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples you submitted are two sizes of containers that will be used to package cosmetics after importation (item number IRBPNTC2). The containers resemble paint cans in shape. The body of the containers is made of clear acetate. The base, lid, and wire handle are composed of steel. The smaller style is 5 inches in height and 3.5 inches in diameter. The larger style is 9 inches in height and 5 inches in diameter. The applicable subheading for the containers will be 7310.29.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material…of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters…of a capacity of less than 50 liters, other, other. 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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