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The tariff classification of an aluminum purse from China
Issued September 16, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7616.99.5090
Headings: 7616
Product description
The exterior is made of small, aluminum alloy discs and the interior is lined with polyester fabric. There is a decorative red heart painted on one side. The pouch will be used as a purse or a cosmetic bag.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the aluminum purse will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other.
Full text
NY L87304 September 16, 2005 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:N1:113: L87304 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5090 Ms. Yvonne M. Whitley The Millwork Trading Co., Ltd. 1372 Broadway, 2nd floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of an aluminum purse from China Dear Ms. Whitley: In your letter dated September 2, 2005, on behalf of Limited Too, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is a zippered pouch measuring approximately 5 inches wide by 4 inches high (item number KHC-004). The exterior is made of small, aluminum alloy discs and the interior is lined with polyester fabric. There is a decorative red heart painted on one side. The pouch will be used as a purse or a cosmetic bag. The applicable subheading for the aluminum purse will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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